ENTRA1 Energy and NuScale Power, a U.S. nuclear technology company, have partnered to bring Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This collaboration is designed to address the rising energy needs driven by significant investments in artificial intelligence, data centers, and advanced computing across the region, according to NuScale Power.
The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are investing heavily in AI infrastructure and research, positioning themselves as leaders in digital transformation. The new ENTRA1 Energy Plants™, utilizing NuScale’s SMR technology, aim to deliver clean, scalable, and reliable power to support both urban and remote operations.
NuScale Power’s President and CEO, John Hopkins, emphasized that the integration of AI into national strategies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia requires robust and resilient energy solutions. He described their SMR technology as essential infrastructure for supporting these ambitions.
ENTRA1 Energy has secured exclusive global rights for the commercialization and deployment of NuScale’s reactors, while NuScale focuses on manufacturing. The joint venture is working closely with regional governments, investment bodies, and technology partners to advance the rollout.
Skip Alvarado, Chief Projects Officer at ENTRA1 Energy, highlighted the need for continuous, environmentally responsible energy to support AI and high-performance computing. NuScale’s SMR design, the first to be fully approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission according to NuScale Power, features modules capable of generating 77 megawatts of electricity each. Plants can be expanded to include up to 12 modules, producing a total of 924 megawatts.
By combining ENTRA1’s expertise in plant development with NuScale’s certified technology, the partnership aims to provide sustainable, dependable energy solutions to power the Gulf’s expanding digital infrastructure.
