The Blue capsule high-temperature reactor (HTR), in which Egis is a partner, has won the "Innovative Nuclear Reactors" call for projects under the France 2030 investment plan!
On 12 December 2022, Blue Capsule Technology and Egis have signed a Memorandum of Understanding setting up a framework for cooperation on Blue Capsule® high-temperature SMR development, in particular in the field of civil construction preparation and design, plant site layout development, BIM & digital engineering, external hazard and seismic analysis.
Blue Capsule is a multipurpose solution designed to help decarbonise chemical sites that are heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
The first unit of Blue Capsule SMR is expected to start up in 2036.