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Nuclear Energy

WSP provides services for nuclear energy projects including new build, radioactive waste management and decommissioning, quality services, nuclear technology, and environmental and planning services.

WSP has extensive experience in new build, radioactive waste management, quality services and nuclear technology. We also provide a wide range of environmental and planning services on nuclear projects.

We work for vendors, utilities, banks and other lenders, regulators and government departments and agencies. This extends to economics and concept work supporting the whole case for nuclear, technology assessments for small modular reactors, and civil design and environmental appraisal for new nuclear projects in the UK and the Middle East.

WSP is an accredited Independent Third Party Inspection Authority (ITPIA). Since 1991, we have had a fleet wide Inspection and Quality Assurance Framework Agreement with EDF covering project quality management, supplier oversight and Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Notified Body support.

Our practice areas include:

  • Economic Appraisal

  • Site Selection

  • Feasibility Studies and Concept Design

  • Technology Analysis and Criteria Development

  • Planning

  • Advisory Services

  • Design Verification

  • Lender’s Engineer/Due Diligence

  • Quality Services

  • Environmental Approvals and Management

  • Civil and Structural Design and Stability Analysis

  • Geotechnical and geological engineering
  • New build SMR support
  • Coal to Nuclear SMR conversion
  • Nuclear waste disposal (DGR and NSDF)
  • Radio Pharma
 

Full-Spectrum Nuclear Energy Service Provider

Uniquely positioned to support every phase of the nuclear energy lifecycle, ensuring continuity, expertise, and integrated solutions from inception to completion.
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Diverse Expertise Across Key Areas

Specialized in critical segments of the nuclear sector, including uranium mining, siting of new nuclear builds, advanced radiation monitoring, comprehensive waste management, and pioneering in decommissioning/demolition of sites, as well as geological disposal of nuclear waste.

Decades of Dedication

A solid track record with over 50 years of unwavering support and contribution to the nuclear energy industry, reflecting deep-rooted expertise and a longstanding commitment to the sector’s evolution and safety standards.
Belews Creek Power Plant

Belews Creek Power Plant

NRC license application support of Small Modular Reator (SMR) at Coal Plant

Existing Plant: 

  • 2,220 MW coal-fired power plant with two units
  • In operation since 1974
  • Co-firing of natural gas (50%) added in 2020
  • Significant coal ash basins and landfills
  • Cooling water from Belews Lake

Our Services

  • Project Development

  • Planning and Permitting

  • Site Characterization

  • Project Management

  • Preliminary Engineering and Design

  • Environmental Assessment, Surveys and Permitting

  • Planning and Support on Development Consent Orders

  • Resource Assessment and Energy Forecasts

  • ALARP Studies

Engineering and Construction

  • Civil Design and Surveillance

  • Tender Package and Selection Process

  • Detailed Engineering for Construction

  • Owner’s Engineer

  • Independent Third-Party Design Review

  • Construction Management (EPCM)

  • Commissioning, Testing and Start-Up

  • Flood Risk, Coastal Protection and Beach Management

Operations and Asset Management

  • Project Quality Management (QA/QC)

  • Supplier Oversight

  • Risk-Based Auditing

  • Environmental Monitoring

  • Performance Assessment

  • Condition Assessment 


Advisory

  • Advisory Services and Project Risk Review 

  • Independent Engineer Services

  • Technical Due Diligence Analysis

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