Ghana and U.S. sign agreement to build a small Nuclear Reactor

Ghana and the United States have signed a commercial agreement to enable the construction of a Small Nuclear Reactor in Ghana. Under this agreement, the U.S. will support the development of Ghana’s first small modular reactor, advancing the use of nuclear technology as a clean energy source for both Ghana and other African nations.

The U.S. Department of State announced on Thursday, August 29, 2024 that the agreement was signed between Nuclear Power Ghana and Regnum Technology Group, utilizing NuScale Power LLC technology.

This collaboration is part of the U.S. efforts to support Africa’s energy transition, with nuclear technology offering a means of reducing carbon emissions while providing flexible energy capacity faster than traditional large-scale plants.

“The United States is committed to promoting innovative clean nuclear energy to further global decarbonization efforts and enhance energy security for our partners worldwide,” said a statement from the U.S. Department of State.

This agreement represents a key development in nuclear cooperation between Ghana and the U.S., following ongoing discussions involving Kenya as well. These efforts have been led by Joshua Volz, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe, Eurasia, Africa, and the Middle East at the U.S. Department of Energy.

While the agreement marks significant progress, the exact start date for the project has yet to be confirmed.