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Scott Moe Plans 2,600MW Nuclear Build by 2050

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:09 AM UTC · How we work

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Premier Scott Moe announced plans for two nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan, with the first online by 2042.
The project targets 2,600 megawatts of generation by 2050, enough for 2.6 million homes.
The first small modular reactor, using Hitachi BWRX-300 units, is slated for mid-2030s operation.
Crown Investments Minister Jeremy Harrison said private financing, Indigenous equity and firms like Cameco, Westinghouse and AtkinsRéalis will compete.

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Premier Scott Moe announced plans for two nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan, with the first online by 2042.
The project targets 2,600 megawatts of generation by 2050, enough for 2.6 million homes.
The first small modular reactor, using Hitachi BWRX-300 units, is slated for mid-2030s operation.
Crown Investments Minister Jeremy Harrison said private financing, Indigenous equity and firms like Cameco, Westinghouse and AtkinsRéalis will compete.