NuScale Power Partners With Ebara Elliott to Bring Advanced Nuclear Energy to Petrochemical Industry

2026-03-19 13:01:46 ET

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) announced a strategic partnership with Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) aimed at deploying small modular reactor (SMR) technology to power petrochemical plants--marking a significant step toward decarbonizing one of the world's most energy-intensive industries. ( NuScale Power )

The collaboration will focus on integrating NuScale's nuclear technology with EEE's industrial turbomachinery systems to deliver high-temperature process heat and power for large-scale chemical operations.

Bringing Nuclear Energy to Industrial Applications

At the core of the partnership is a collaborative research and development program to design and test a commercial-scale high-temperature steam compressor, a key component needed to connect nuclear reactors to industrial processes.

The system is designed to integrate NuScale's Power Modules (NPMs) with petrochemical facilities that require consistent, high-temperature steam for operations such as refining and chemical production.

This represents a new use case for nuclear energy--moving beyond electricity generation into direct industrial heat applications, which are traditionally powered by fossil fuels.

Unlocking High-Temperature Nuclear Process Heat

NuScale's SMR technology is capable of producing process steam at temperatures of 500C or higher, a level historically difficult to achieve with conventional light-water nuclear reactors.

The system uses an intermediate heat exchanger and compression process to safely deliver high-temperature steam to industrial facilities while maintaining separation from the reactor system.

This capability is critical for petrochemical plants, where high heat is essential for:

• Cracking hydrocarbons
• Refining fuels
• Producing chemicals and materials

Combining Nuclear Innovation With Industrial Expertise

The partnership brings together two complementary capabilities:

• NuScale: Advanced SMR technology with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission design approval
• Ebara Elliott Energy: Over a century of experience in compressors, turbines, and industrial energy systems

Together, the companies aim to develop integrated, low-carbon energy solutions tailored specifically to the demanding requirements of petrochemical facilities.

The collaboration will cover development, manufacturing, and system integration, with a focus on scaling the technology for commercial deployment.

Timeline and Next Steps

The project is currently underway, with the steam compressor targeted for completion by 2027, followed by field testing in real-world industrial environments.

The companies are actively seeking partners and sites for the next phase, signaling a push toward commercial validation and adoption.

Decarbonizing Heavy Industry

Petrochemical plants are among the most difficult sectors to decarbonize due to their reliance on continuous, high-temperature heat--a requirement that renewable sources like wind and solar struggle to meet alone.

By using nuclear energy to provide both electricity and process heat, SMRs could offer a viable path to reducing emissions in:

• Petrochemicals
• Refining
• Heavy manufacturing

This positions nuclear technology as a potential key enabler of industrial decarbonization, complementing renewable energy sources.

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