Minister says Prague needs to take advantage of nuclear opportunities

Prague To Decide On ‘Significant Investment’ In Rolls-Royce’s SMR Programme
Czech prime minister Petr Fiala has said state-controlled utility ČEZ would establish a partnership with Rolls-Royce SMR. Courtesy Rolls-Royce SMR.

The Czech Republic plans to take part in UK-based Rolls-Royce SMR’s small modular reactor programme with a decision on “significant” investment to be made in several weeks, trade and industry minister Lukas Vlcek told state broadcaster Radio Prague International.

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