NCC to Construct Blykalla’s Test Facility for Advanced Nuclear Technology in Oskarshamn
Blykalla has selected NCC as the construction partner for its new test facility in Oskarshamn, developed in collaboration with Uniper Sweden. The facility, located at the OKG nuclear power plant on the Simpevarp Peninsula, will play a key role in advancing Blykalla’s lead-cooled SMR technology and marks an important step toward deploying Europe’s first advanced SMR.
The test facility will be the first building constructed on a nuclear power site in Sweden in over 40 years, reinforcing Sweden’s position at the forefront of next-generation nuclear innovation. NCC, a leading construction company with extensive experience in complex infrastructure projects, will be responsible for the construction of the test facility, including site preparations and necessary installations.
"This test facility is a milestone for Swedish nuclear innovation and a critical step in our journey toward deploying Europe’s first advanced SMR. We are pleased to partner with NCC, whose expertise in industrial construction will ensure a high-quality execution of this important project."
— Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla.NCC has a long history of working in Oskarshamn and extensive experience in delivering complex projects within the energy sector.
"A lot is happening in the energy sector right now, and we are closely following developments. This is an exciting project where we can contribute our expertise in industrial construction, new technologies, and related areas such as power distribution, electricity generation, and transmission."
— Helena Hed, Head of Business Area NCC Green Industry Transformation.Construction will begin in February and is expected to be completed by June 2025.
About Blykalla
Blykalla is developing and building small modular reactors to deliver the next generation of clean energy. The innovative SEALER reactor utilizes liquid lead cooling and features unique safety elements and proprietary innovations. The company aims to provide necessary baseload energy to enable a complete transition to a fossil-free future and is actively collaborating with global partners to deliver Sweden’s next nuclear reactor within this decade. www.blykalla.com
For further information, please contact:
Alexandra Teorell, Head of Marketing
press@blykalla.com
About NCC
NCC is one of the leading construction companies in the Nordic region. As an expert in managing complex construction processes, NCC contributes to building projects that positively impact both customers and society at large. Its operations include construction and infrastructure projects, asphalt and stone material production, and commercial property development. In 2023, NCC had a turnover of approximately SEK 57 billion and 12,200 employees. NCC’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
For further information, please contact
Tove Stål, Head of Group External Relations NCC
Email: tove.stal@ncc.se
NCC Press Service: +46 8-585 519 00, press@ncc.se, NCC Media Bank
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