NuScale Power and RoPower Announce Signing of the Contract for Phase 1 of Front-End Engineering and Design Work for First SMR Power Plant in Romania

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NuScale Power has signed a significant contract for Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work with RoPower Nuclear S.A. to deploy a NuScale VOYGR™ small modular reactor (SMR) power plant in Romania. This eight-month project will assess environmental impacts and site-specific requirements for the VOYGR-6 SMR at the Doicesti Power Station. With this collaboration, Romania is set to become the first European country to utilize this advanced nuclear technology, aligning with energy security and decarbonization goals.

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• Secured contract for FEED work with RoPower, advancing SMR deployment in Romania.
• Project includes environmental impact assessments and site-specific evaluations.
• Partnership aligns with energy security and decarbonization goals in Europe.

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NuScale Secures RoPower as the Company’s Second Committed Customer

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) and Romania’s RoPower Nuclear S.A. (RoPower), owned in equal shares by S.N. Nuclearelectrica S.A. and Nova Power & Gas S.A., announced today that a contract for Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work was signed between parties on December 28, 2022, marking a significant step toward the deployment of a NuScale VOYGR™ small modular reactor (SMR) power plant in Romania.

Phase 1 of the FEED work awarded to NuScale will define the major site and specific inputs for a VOYGR-6 SMR power plant to be deployed at the Doicesti Power Station site in Romania. The eight-month project includes the issuance of subcontracts to perform the environmental impact assessment and subsurface geotechnical investigation, the evaluation of site and site-specific requirements for NuScale’s standard plant design, and the development of a project-specific cost estimate.

First touted by President Biden as part of his Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment in June 2022, the commencement of this work is a landmark advancement between NuScale and Nuclearelectrica aimed at deploying the first SMRs in Europe to help meet regional energy security and decarbonization goals.

“NuScale’s commencement of Phase 1 Front-End Engineering and Design work in partnership with Nuclearelectrica/RoPower keeps Romania on the path toward becoming the first country in Europe to benefit from safe, reliable and carbon-free small modular reactor technology,” said John Hopkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of NuScale. “We’re excited to enter into this next phase of our partnership with Nuclearelectrica and RoPower as our focus turns to the practical next steps toward the deployment of a NuScale VOYGR-6 SMR power plant in Romania.”

”We are proud to advance our partnership with NuScale and start the in-depth analysis and project planning on Doicesti site,” said Cosmin Ghita, CEO of Nuclearelectrica. “The signing of the contract for FEED work follows nearly four years of collaboration, research, and studies to ensure we select the safest and most performing technology, as well as the appropriate site. It also demonstrates the partners share the same values and commitment to build a greener and more sustainable future for the next generations.”

Commencement of this Phase 1 work follows the June signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NuScale and Nuclearelectrica to begin conducting engineering studies, technical reviews, and licensing and permitting activities for the project.

About NuScale Power

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is poised to meet the diverse energy needs of customers across the world. It has developed small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology to supply energy for electrical generation, district heating, desalination, commercial-scale hydrogen production, and other process heat applications. The groundbreaking NuScale Power Module™ (NPM), a small, safe pressurized water reactor, can generate 77 megawatts of electricity (MWe) and can be scaled to meet customer needs. NuScale’s 12-module VOYGR™-12 power plant is capable of generating 924 MWe, and NuScale also offers four-module VOYGR-4 (308 MWe) and six-module VOYGR-6 (462 MWe) power plants, as well as other configurations based on customer needs.

Founded in 2007, NuScale is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and has offices in Corvallis, Ore.; Rockville, Md.; Richland, Wash.; and London, UK. To learn more, visit NuScale Power’s website or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

About Nuclearelectrica

Nuclearelectrica is Romania’s nuclear energy producer. The company owns Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant which operates the two CANDU nuclear units, each with an installed capacity of 700 MW, which are two of the most performant units in the world and Pitesti Fuel Manufacturing Plant which manufactures the fuel bundles, the company aiming at achieving integrated fuel cycle. To support Romania’s energy security and decarbonation goal, Nuclearelectrica’s civil nuclear development plan which includes refurbishment of Unit 1, developing two more CANDU units and deploying the first SMR in Europe.

Nuclearelectrica has a major role at national level, contributing over 18% of nuclear energy in total energy production and 33% in total CO2-free energy production in Romania. The development of these strategic projects will double Nuclearelectrica’s contribution to 66% clean energy production in Romania.

www.nuclearelectrica.ro

Forward Looking Statements

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Media Contacts

Diane Hughes, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, NuScale Power

dhughes@nuscalepower.com

(503) 270-9329

Ludmila Tones, Director of Communications and Public Relations, Nuclearelecrica

Ludmila.Tones@nuclearelectrica.ro

0040-730044468

Investor Contact

Gary Dvorchak, The Blueshirt Group for NuScale Power

ir@nuscalepower.com

Source: NuScale Power

FAQ

What is the significance of the contract signed between NuScale and RoPower?

The contract for Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work is crucial for deploying the first small modular reactor (SMR) in Romania, marking an important step towards energy security and decarbonization in Europe.

What are the main components of the FEED project for the VOYGR-6 SMR?

The FEED project encompasses environmental impact assessments, subsurface geotechnical investigations, and the evaluation of site-specific requirements for the VOYGR-6 SMR plant.

How long is the Phase 1 FEED work expected to take?

The Phase 1 FEED work is projected to last eight months.

When was the contract for FEED work signed by NuScale and RoPower?

The contract was signed on December 28, 2022.

What are the anticipated benefits of deploying the VOYGR-6 SMR in Romania?

The VOYGR-6 SMR is expected to enhance Romania's energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute significantly to the country's decarbonization efforts.