Blykalla and Hörby municipality have entered into a letter of intent to jointly investigate the possibility of establishing Blykallas SEALER (Swedish Advanced Lead Reactor) in Hörby. The land area to be investigated is located in Stavröd, where component manufacturing linked to the technology may also be relevant.
The collaboration responds to a growing need for stable and emission-free electricity in southern Sweden – a region that is currently characterized by high electricity prices, capacity shortages and a deficit in plannable power. According to Hörby's energy plan for 2024–2028, increased local energy production is required to strengthen the robustness of the electricity system and enable both industrial growth and new housing development. The project thus supports several of the municipality's prioritized goals – including:
“Southern Sweden is facing an enormous electricity demand, and Hörby is becoming a pioneering municipality that dares to take the lead in the energy transition with a project that puts them on the map internationally. With our technology, we can offer stable fossil-free electricity production where there are otherwise few alternatives. This strengthens both the region's energy security and future competitiveness, which will be crucial for Swedish growth going forward," says Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla.
Blykalla's SEALER reactor is designed to deliver stable electricity production under all conditions. It is passively safe, which means that it is safe even in the event of loss of external electrical power or human intervention in the event of disturbances or outages. The SEALER is particularly well suited to regions where the need for reliable baseload power is great. It produces emission-free baseload power immediately when needed, and can thus enable municipalities like Hörby to gain access to a stable and long-term energy solution.
“By collaborating with Blykalla, we are faced with a unique opportunity to become the hub in the development of a new future technology, an engine for the future energy supply in Skåne. Hörby will become a place where innovation, stability and growth go hand in hand. We create new jobs, strengthen our business sector and make Hörby municipality more attractive to live and work in,” says Anders Hansson, Chairman of the Municipal Board in Hörby.
The feasibility study is planned to last for 18 months and includes a broad investigation of the conditions for establishing both energy production and component manufacturing at the site. Blykalla will carry out soil analyses, including field studies and drilling, assess infrastructure needs, and map potential recipients of electricity and heat from the facility. The study also includes a business and technical assessment of the suitability of the site. Hörby municipality contributes within the framework of its powers, including through planning support, coordination and access to key contacts.
About Blykalla
Blykalla is Sweden's only developer of advanced SMRs, commercializing lead-cooled fast reactors for industrial use. Based on 20+ years of research, their SEALER technology is a compact 55 MWe unit designed to offer a safe, efficient, and scalable power solution. With a strong foundation within Sweden, Blykalla is well positioned to deliver Europe's first advanced SMR, providing reliable and sustainable baseload energy to power AI and clean industries.
With strong backing from partners such as Uniper, ABB, OKG, and the Royal Institute of Technology, Blykalla is currently constructing their electrical prototype in Oskarshamn, Sweden. The company plans to achieve criticality for its first SEALER reactor by 2030 and begin serial production in the 2030s. Once deployed, Blykalla aims to generate up to 500 TWh of clean electricity annually, cutting global CO₂ emissions by 0.5 gigatons each year.
For further information, please contact:
Alexandra Wyler, Communications Manager Blykalla
Phone: +46 768 61 73 73
Email: alexandra.wyler@blykalla.com
