Potential of high temperature gas reactors to support the AMR R&D demonstration programme: call for evidence

The key objective for the Advanced Modular Reactor () Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) Programme is to demonstrate that can produce high-temperature heat which could be used for low-carbon hydrogen production, heat for industrial processes and domestic use and cost-competitive electricity generation, in time for any potential commercial to support net zero by 2050.

The Programme aims to enable an demonstration by the early 2030s to prove the potential of the technology.

are classed as the next generation of nuclear reactors as they use novel coolants and fuels and typically have higher temperature outputs and smaller power output per unit than more conventional operational today. This high temperature heat could help unlock the decarbonisation of several energy vectors such as efficient hydrogen production and industrial processes like steel, cement and paper production.

This call for evidence asks:

1. Do you agree with the government's preference to explore the potential of high temperature gas reactors () to meet the key objective of the Programme?

2. Whether there is any new, additional evidence on other technologies that could meet the key objective of the Programme?

3. How the capability of the UK supply chain could support the Programme?

We welcome views and information from anyone with an interest in advanced modular reactors and innovation in the nuclear sector.

Please read the related NIRO research when responding to the call for evidence: Advanced modular reactors (AMRs): technical assessment

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