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Strengthening the UK’s nuclear supply chain

Rolls-Royce SMR is realising its potential to create regional economic growth and strengthen the UK’s supply chain, with news that Siemens Energy will manufacture key turbine system components for its small modular reactor (SMR) power stations at the Siemens’ site in Newcastle.

The news will sustain more than 550 jobs and create new opportunities in Newcastle. This marks the first time such components will be produced for a small modular reactor anywhere in Europe.

Rolls‑Royce SMR selected Siemens Energy, a world leader in nuclear steam turbine technology, as its global turbine systems partner in February 2025, recognising the partnership’s potential to unlock UK jobs and significant manufacturing opportunities. The Siemens site will produce vital components for the Gwyndod project – located at Wylfa, on the coast of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) in North Wales – and for the growing SMR export market.

Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic said:

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Our technology and nuclear capabilities, together with the strategic choices we have made in our transformation of Rolls-Royce are delivering for the UK. We are unlocking significant future growth opportunities for UK suppliers, through Rolls-Royce SMR, enabling more companies to benefit from the country’s nuclear renaissance.”

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