At the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi, a major agreement was signed between the U.S. and Ghana to strengthen their partnership in nuclear energy. The agreement was signed by Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group, a U.S. company, to work together on a small modular reactor (SMR) project using advanced NuScale Power technology.
“This agreement is a big step forward in our partnership,” said Bonnie Jenkins, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security. “It shows our shared commitment to clean and sustainable energy solutions.”
The SMR project is expected to play a key role in improving Ghana’s energy infrastructure. It will help the country reduce greenhouse gas emissions and could set an example for other nations in the region.
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Collins Adomako-Mensah, highlighted the importance of this project. “This initiative will help us achieve our energy goals and create jobs,” he said. “We are excited to be a leader in the region for SMR deployments.”
The agreement also builds on the existing cooperation between the U.S. and Ghana, including through the U.S. FIRST Program. This program is helping Ghana become a regional hub for SMR technology by providing technical training, advisory services, and a state-of-the-art SMR control room simulator. The program is also establishing a welding certification program to support job creation and supply chain development in the region.
The U.S. remains committed to supporting the use of clean nuclear energy worldwide. This partnership with Ghana is an important part of global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and ensure energy security for all.
