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Saskatchewan unveils nuclear plan targeting at least 2,600 MW by 2050
The Government of Saskatchewan released 'Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power' on Sept. 29, setting a goal of at least 2,600 MW of nuclear generation by 2050, with two large reactors and an Estevan SMR now moving into planning.
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The Government of Saskatchewan on Sept. 29 released 'Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power,' making nuclear a central pillar of the province's long-term energy security and economic growth strategy, with a firm goal of at least 2,600 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power production by 2050 — the most detailed nuclear expansion blueprint yet from a western Canadian province.
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The document supplements the Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan and sets four priorities: (1) building electricity capacity for long-term growth; (2) incorporating large reactors into supply planning — SaskPower will begin planning for two large nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan with an initial goal of more than 2,000 MW, the first expected online by 2042; (3) continuing nuclear development in Estevan — the Rafferty site was selected for further small modular reactor (SMR) study with a goal of at least 600 MW; and (4) building on established nuclear capabilities.
Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan's world-class uranium resources, skilled workforce and growing nuclear expertise give it what it needs to be a global nuclear leader, and SaskPower will engage local communities and Indigenous peoples on siting. Cameco, Westinghouse, GE Vernova Hitachi and AtkinsRéalis voiced support; the Estevan SMR would use the same BWRX-300 technology as Ontario's Darlington project.
Source: Government of Saskatchewan official news (saskatchewan.ca), Sept. 29, 2026.
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