• Romania approves 462 MWe SMR using NuScale tech. • Six 77 MWe modules at former coal plant site. • Project creates ~200 permanent, 1,500 construction jobs. • Expected to operate for 60 years, boosting energy mix. • Decision marks shift toward modular nuclear power.

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  • Romania has taken the Final Investment Decision (FID) for a 462 MWe small modular reactor (SMR) project at Doicești, near Bucharest, using NuScale technology. The six 77 MWe modules will replace 600 MW of coal power and create roughly 200 permanent jobs, 1,500 construction roles and 2,300 manufacturing positions over the plant’s 60‑year life. The project is estimated to cost $6‑$7 billion, with financing to be structured over the next six months as investors are approached. Romanian officials highlighted the FID as a step toward positioning the country as a European nuclear industry leader and advancing energy security.

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