In the Netherlands, offshore engineering firm Allseas unveiled an impact study projecting that its small modular reactors could inject €130 billion into the Dutch economy and eliminate 65 megatonnes of CO₂ emissions annually by 2050. The study, conducted by Roland Berger and validated by major Dutch institutions, outlines a plan to deploy 110 reactors onshore and up to 700 at sea, powering industrial clusters, ports, and shipping fleets.
The reactor design, based on high-temperature gas-cooled technology, produces 25 MWe and delivers heat up to 650°C . Compared to gas turbines, Allseas claims its heat is 30 percent cheaper and 80 percent cheaper than renewable thermal sources.
By generating energy at point of use, the reactors could also relieve grid congestion and avoid €12 billion in transmission upgrades. The technology’s autonomous footprint appeals to emerging sectors like AI and semiconductors while promising resilience for Dutch manufacturing.
Project Manager Stephanie Heerema called the technology “strategically valuable” and said it positions Allseas as an exporter of nuclear energy solutions. First units are slated for operation in 2030, backed by partners NRG PALLAS and TU Delft.
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