A significant milestone has been reached in civil nuclear cooperation between the United States and Ghana, at the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi on Thursday 29, August.
Bonnie Jenkins, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, joined by U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Aleshia Duncan, Ghana Deputy Minister of Energy Collins Adomako-Mensah, and Ghana Ministry of Energy Chief Director Wilhelmina Asamoah announced the signing of a commercial agreement between Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group, a U.S. developer of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects using NuScale Power technology.
“This agreement represents a pivotal advancement in collaboration between U.S. and Ghanaian civil nuclear industries,” Jenkins stated, emphasizing the commitment of both nations to advancing clean and sustainable energy solutions.
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Collins Adomako-Mensah, highlighted the importance of this project for Ghana’s energy future: “The SMR project will be a cornerstone of our efforts to enhance energy infrastructure and lead the way in SMR deployments across the region.”
Wilhelmina Asamoah, Chief Director at Ghana’s Ministry of Energy, added, “This initiative not only supports Ghana in achieving its energy goals but also sets a precedent for future energy projects in West Africa.”
The agreement builds on existing U.S.-Ghana civil nuclear cooperation, particularly through the U.S. Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Program. This program is aiding Ghana in becoming a SMR Regional Hub and includes providing a NuScale Energy Exploration (E2) Center SMR control room simulator and establishing a welding certification program.