Ghana deploys small modular atomic reactor at mysterious location

https://www.powerengineeringint.com/nuclear/small-modular-reactor-to-be-deployed-in-ghana

This small modular nuclear power technology perhaps shows more promise than most, with the AUKUS military alliance speaking about reactors that don’t need to be refuelled for 30 years or more:

Snip from Power Engineering International:

Nuclear Power Ghana and US nuclear project developer Regnum Technology Group are to deploy a NuScale VOYGR-12 small modular reactor (SMR) plant in Ghana.

The agreement, which was reached during the second annual US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit, is set to see operation of Africa’s first commercial advanced light-water SMR plant.

The two companies plan to form a subsidiary company in the near future to own and operate the plant, the intended location of which is reported to be progressing but is yet to be announced.

“Signing this agreement will position Ghana as a leader in the deployment of small modular reactors in Africa, catalysing economic development and job creation in the region,” said Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins.

From Nuscale website (not in Ghana):

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