The company, along with its parent firms Areva and MHI, plans to support Brazil’s nuclear new-builds program and involve the local industry as part of its localization strategy.
The ATMEA1 reactor is a Generation III+ medium-sized pressurized water reactor that could provide high-level safety as well economical and operational performance.
ATMEA noted that the latest reactor is perfectly adaptable to Brazil’s grid requirements and can provide the local utilities with advanced operational flexibility.
Jordan has already pre-selected the ATMEA1 reactor while Argentina pre-qualified it for their respective nuclear new-builds program.
ATMEA president and CEO Philippe Namy remarked that industrial expertise and experience would help in making nuclear project a success.
"ATMEA is therefore committed to working together with Brazil’s industry through mutually beneficial partnerships to make Brazil’s nuclear new-builds program a real success," Namy added.
"We are looking at developing long-lasting partnerships for future nuclear projects in Brazil and beyond."
Energy demand in Brazil is expected to increase by about 50% in the next ten years. The nation has currently two nuclear reactors that generate 3.2% of its electricity. By 2030, Brazil plans to expand its nuclear new-builds program through building new reactors.
