Japan and U.S.-based TerraPower expand SFR development partnership to support carbon neutrality efforts
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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In January 2022, TerraPower, JAEA and MHI signed a MOU to collaborate on SFR technology development.
Key Points:
- In January 2022, TerraPower, JAEA and MHI signed a MOU to collaborate on SFR technology development.
- In December 2022, the Japanese government revised their Strategic Roadmap for FR development, clarifying that Japan will begin FR concept design in 2024.
- "We are thrilled to expand our collaboration with JAEA as Japan works to bring advanced nuclear reactors to market," said TerraPower President and CEO Chris Levesque.
- We would like to contribute to fast reactor development cooperation between the US and Japan by utilizing the technology and experience we have cultivated over many years."