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Videberg Kraft Selects Rolls-Royce SMR

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
6
Articles
7
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The selection of Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR by Videberg Kraft for Sweden's first new nuclear power plant in over 40 years is a significant positive for the nuclear energy sector, particularly for Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR and its investors. This decision reinforces confidence in SMR technology, potentially leading to increased investment and further adoption of SMRs globally, benefiting companies involved in nuclear power generation and related manufacturing.

Nuclear energy Utilities Manufacturing
Event Summary

Videberg Kraft, a company owned by Vattenfall and Industrikraft Midt-Norge, has selected Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR as the supplier for its project on the Värö Peninsula in Sweden. This project aims to build three small modular reactors, adding approximately 1.5 GW of capacity to the Swedish grid by the mid-2030s. This marks Sweden's first new nuclear power plant in over four decades and follows a three-year selection process. The decision is a major endorsement for Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR, which has also been chosen for SMR projects in the United Kingdom and by SK Group in the Czech Republic. The move aligns with Sweden's renewed positive stance on nuclear energy and its roadmap for significant new nuclear generating capacity by 2045.

Entities Involved
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Videberg Kraft
Videberg Kraft selected Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR as the supplier for its project on the Värö Peninsula, marking a significant step towards building Sweden's first new nuclear power plant in over four decades.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 75.0
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Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR was selected by Videberg Kraft as the supplier for three small modular reactors in Sweden, further solidifying its position as a leading SMR technology provider in Europe.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 85.0
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Sweden
Sweden is embarking on its first new nuclear power plant project in over 40 years, with the selection of Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR technology, aiming to add 1.5 GW capacity to its grid and strengthen energy security.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Vattenfall
Vattenfall, as a co-owner of Videberg Kraft, is instrumental in the selection of Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR and the advancement of new nuclear power in Sweden.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Industrikraft Midt-Norge
Industrikraft Midt-Norge, as a co-owner of Videberg Kraft, is involved in the decision to select Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR for the nuclear project.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 60.0
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom government has selected Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR as its preferred technology for its first SMR project, and the success in Sweden boosts Britain's nuclear export ambitions.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Rolls-Royce Holdings
Rolls-Royce Holdings is the principal owner of Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR, benefiting from its subsidiary's success in securing international contracts.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 60.0
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GE Vernova
GE Vernova was a finalist in the supplier selection process but was not chosen by Videberg Kraft for the SMR project.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -20.0
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SK Group
SK Group previously selected Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR for SMR deployment in the Czech Republic and holds a 20% stake in Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR, demonstrating prior confidence in the technology.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Nuclear Industry Association
The Nuclear Industry Association welcomed the selection of Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR, seeing it as a boost for Britain's nuclear export ambitions and a sign of growing international confidence in the technology.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, welcomed the selection of Rolls-Royce Holdings — Rolls-Royce SMR by Videberg Kraft, highlighting it as a major win for Britain's economy and clean energy transition.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 40.0
Relationships
Sweden related ↔ United Kingdom
United Kingdom related ↔ Rolls-Royce Holdings
United Kingdom related ↔ GE Vernova
United Kingdom related ↔ SK Group
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