Nuclear & SMR Engineering

Comprehensive engineering consulting for small modular reactors and nuclear facilities across UK, EU, and UAE. From feasibility studies and site assessment to regulatory compliance, grid connection strategy, and financial pathway advisory — delivering tri-market expertise where it matters most.

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SMR Feasibility & Site Assessment

NOVTRIQ delivers end-to-end feasibility studies for small modular reactor deployment, covering site evaluation, environmental impact assessment, grid connection analysis, and power integration planning. Our engineering team assesses geological, hydrological, seismic, and environmental factors critical to successful SMR siting across greenfield and brownfield locations.

We evaluate energy demand profiles, grid infrastructure capacity, and transmission requirements to determine optimal reactor placement and integration strategies. Our feasibility assessments are investment-grade, structured to support funding applications and regulatory submissions across multiple jurisdictions.

Regulatory Navigation & Compliance

Nuclear projects require rigorous regulatory compliance across multiple frameworks. NOVTRIQ provides specialist guidance through UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) licensing processes, Generic Design Assessment (GDA) support, EU Euratom Treaty requirements, and UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) licensing procedures, aligned with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safety standards.

UK Regulatory Framework

ONR licensing pathway advisory, Generic Design Assessment (GDA) support, nuclear site licensing, Environmental Impact Assessment under UK EIA Regulations 2017, and ongoing regulatory interface management throughout the project lifecycle.

EU Regulatory Framework

Euratom regulatory compliance including Nuclear Safety Directive 2014/87/Euratom, Radioactive Waste Directive 2011/70/Euratom, Environmental Impact Assessment under EU EIA Directive 2014/52/EU, and alignment with WENRA safety reference levels for new reactor designs.

UAE Regulatory Framework

Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) licensing and compliance support, aligned with UAE Federal Law No. 6 of 2009 on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy. Advisory services for organisations engaging with the UAE nuclear programme, including Barakah operational expansion and emerging SMR deployment opportunities under FANR’s 2027–2029 regulatory strategy.

International Standards Alignment

IAEA safety standards implementation including SSR-2/1 (Safety of Nuclear Power Plants: Design), GSR Part 4 (Safety Assessment for Facilities and Activities), and cross-jurisdictional compliance coordination for multi-market nuclear projects.

Grid Connection & Power Integration

SMR power output requires precise integration with existing facility infrastructure and national grid systems. NOVTRIQ provides high-voltage (HV) infrastructure design, transformer sizing and specification, export capacity planning, and grid synchronisation engineering.

Our power integration services cover dual-feed HV supply architecture, protection relay coordination, power quality analysis, and connection applications to transmission and distribution network operators across UK, EU, and UAE jurisdictions.

Thermal Integration & Waste Heat Recovery

Advanced thermal engineering for reactor cooling circuits, heat exchangers, and waste heat recovery systems. NOVTRIQ designs thermal integration strategies that capture SMR waste heat for district heating networks, industrial process heat supply, clean room environmental control, and combined heat and power (CHP) configurations.

Our power infrastructure expertise covers high-voltage electrical design, emergency diesel generator systems, uninterruptible power supplies, and grid synchronisation equipment essential for nuclear operations.

Nuclear Facility MEP Design

Integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering for nuclear installations, designed to meet stringent safety classification requirements of nuclear environments. This includes safety-critical ventilation and HVAC systems, redundant electrical power distribution, fire protection to nuclear standards, specialist drainage, and effluent management systems.

Financial Modelling & Funding Pathway Advisory

NOVTRIQ provides investment-grade financial analysis for SMR deployment projects, including cost-benefit modelling, levelised cost of energy (LCOE) calculations, return on investment projections, and risk-adjusted scenario analysis. Our advisory team identifies and structures funding pathways across public and private financing mechanisms.

UK Funding Mechanisms

UK Infrastructure Bank financing, Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model structuring, Great British Energy investment pathways, and government grant programme navigation for nuclear new-build and SMR projects.

EU Funding Mechanisms

EU InvestEU programme applications, Euratom Research and Training Programme funding, European Industrial Alliance on SMRs participation advisory, and EU Innovation Fund applications for nuclear technology deployment under the Net-Zero Industry Act framework.

UAE & International

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) incentive programmes, Emirates Development Bank financing structures, and international development finance institution (DFI) engagement for nuclear infrastructure projects in emerging markets.

Decommissioning Engineering

Engineering support for nuclear facility decommissioning programmes, including characterisation surveys, waste categorisation, dismantling methodology, and site remediation planning. We work within established decommissioning frameworks to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective end-of-life solutions for nuclear assets.

Market Context

The global nuclear renaissance is accelerating. The UK’s Great British Energy — Nuclear (GBE-N) programme has selected Rolls-Royce SMR as the national technology provider, with construction at Wylfa commencing in 2026 and over £2.5 billion committed at the 2025 Spending Review. The EU’s European Industrial Alliance on SMRs, launched February 2024 under the Net-Zero Industry Act, is mobilising investment across member states. The UAE, through FANR’s 2027–2029 strategy, is preparing regulatory frameworks for SMR technology adoption alongside the operational Barakah programme.

NOVTRIQ operates across all three markets, providing unified engineering consultancy that bridges regulatory regimes and delivers consistent technical standards for nuclear and SMR projects regardless of jurisdiction.

Capabilities

  • SMR Feasibility Studies — Site evaluation, energy demand analysis, technology selection, and investment-grade feasibility assessments
  • Site Assessment — Geological, hydrological, seismic, and environmental surveys for nuclear site licensing
  • Grid Connection Planning — Transmission capacity analysis, HV infrastructure design, transformer sizing, and power export optimisation
  • ONR Regulatory Support — UK nuclear licensing, Generic Design Assessment guidance, and compliance management
  • EU Euratom Compliance — Nuclear Safety Directive, Radioactive Waste Directive, EIA Directive, and WENRA alignment
  • UAE FANR Compliance — Federal nuclear licensing, FANR regulatory engagement, and UAE programme advisory
  • IAEA Standards Alignment — SSR-2/1, GSR Part 4 implementation, and international safety standards verification
  • Financial Modelling — Cost-benefit analysis, LCOE calculations, ROI projections, and funding pathway identification
  • Nuclear MEP Engineering — Safety-classified mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems design
  • Thermal Integration — Reactor cooling, waste heat recovery, district heating, and industrial process heat systems
  • Power Infrastructure — HV electrical design, UPS systems, emergency generators, and grid synchronisation
  • Decommissioning Support — End-of-life engineering, waste characterisation, and site remediation
  • Environmental Impact Assessment — Radiological and conventional EIA under UK, EU, and UAE frameworks

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From SMR feasibility through to decommissioning, our tri-market team delivers the engineering expertise your project demands.

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