THE United States and Ghana have entered into a significant commercial agreement that marks a major step forward in their civil nuclear cooperation. According to a statement from the US State Department, the agreement was signed between Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group, a US developer specialising in small modular reactors (SMRs), at the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi.
This agreement is seen as a key development in the collaboration between the US and Ghanaian nuclear industries. It demonstrates both nations’ commitment to advancing clean and sustainable energy solutions. The SMR project, which will utilise NuScale Power’s advanced technology, is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing Ghana’s energy infrastructure and could serve as a model for similar projects throughout the region. The initiative is also anticipated to help Ghana meet its energy goals while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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The US State Department emphasised that this agreement builds on existing civil nuclear cooperation between the two countries, particularly through the US Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Programme. This programme is instrumental in establishing Ghana as a regional hub for SMR technology by providing technical training, advisory services, and a NuScale Energy Exploration (E2) Centre SMR control room simulator. This simulator will serve as a regional training centre for nuclear power technicians and operators. Additionally, the programme is launching a welding certification initiative to support job creation and supply chain development across the region.
The State Department’s statement highlights the US commitment to supporting innovative clean nuclear energy solutions as part of global efforts to decarbonise and enhance energy security for international partners. The agreement between NPG and Regnum is a significant step in this direction, reinforcing Ghana’s leadership in deploying advanced nuclear technology in Africa.
