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Rafferty Reservoir selected as site for further study for SMR development
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Government of Saskatchewan has selected the Rafferty Dam Reservoir near Estevan for further study as the site for the province's first small modular reactors (SMRs), aiming to deploy at least 600 MW of power initially. SaskPower is also planning for two large nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan targeting over 2,000 MW by 2042.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.
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You face a new clean energy opportunity in Canadian nuclear power near Estevan as SMRs move from plan to site-specific study. Get ready to engage with SaskPower or related suppliers to position in this emerging market for nuclear power equipment and services.
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