EnergySolutions, a Utah-based nuclear services company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 23 announced it is partnering with the Intermountain Power Agency and the state of Utah to explore the development of advanced nuclear power generation at the Intermountain Power Project site near Delta, Utah.
The parties have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Partnering with IPA to leverage existing infrastructure at the IPP site.
• Potential development of advanced small modular reactor nuclear baseload power.
• Potential synergy with the existing IPA energy hub and advanced grid stabilization technologies.
• Collaboration with local, state and regional stakeholders.
• Commitment to rural economic development and job creation in Utah.
Cameron Cowan, IPA general manager commented, “The IPP site is uniquely positioned for consideration of new nuclear generation and builds on IPA’s successful history of power generation development in Utah. EnergySolutions is a Utah-based nuclear company with the background and capability to facilitate evaluating this unique opportunity. We look forward to working together on this initiative.”
“The project is aligned with Gov. Spencer Cox’s Operation Gigawatt initiative and seeks to address increasing demand for electrification of society and energy-intensive industries critical to maintaining our quality of life,” said Emy Lesofski, Director of the Utah Office of Energy Development.
EnergySolutions said it is working closely with IPA, “leveraging their extensive experience in power project development and execution in Utah. The company is committed to following rigorous project development processes and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders.”
