Saskatchewan’s minister responsible for SaskPower is heading to Poland next week to promote the province’s nuclear energy potential on the international stage.
Jeremy Harrison will lead a provincial delegation to the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference in Warsaw, where he plans to showcase Saskatchewan’s uranium assets, growing nuclear sector and its commitment to supporting global energy security.
“This world-class conference is an incredible opportunity for Saskatchewan to collaborate with international governments, industries and suppliers, particularly those involved in nuclear reactor development,” Harrison said in a statement.
The mission, which runs from May 18 to 22, will include meetings with utility companies, energy suppliers and government officials, as Saskatchewan looks to build relationships and attract investment in the province’s emerging small modular reactor (SMR) industry.
“With the world’s highest grade uranium deposits, a robust mining sector, world-class research institutions and suppliers, Saskatchewan has what the world needs to fuel a growing global nuclear reactor fleet today and for decades to come,” Harrison said.
The province currently produces 100 per cent of Canada’s uranium and is the second-largest uranium producer in the world. In 2024, Saskatchewan posted a record $2.6 billion in uranium production and export sales.
The province also touts the role of Cameco — its largest uranium producer — as a leading Indigenous employer and a key player in global nuclear growth, especially after its acquisition of U.S.-based Westinghouse Electric Company.
The Saskatchewan government says it’s continuing to invest in building nuclear supply chains, a skilled workforce, and industry readiness at home. It is working with the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association to prepare local companies for opportunities in the global nuclear sector.
SaskPower selected the GE-Hitachi BWRX-300 SMR design in 2022 as the preferred technology for potential deployment in Saskatchewan. Two possible sites have since been identified, and the Crown corporation is advancing licensing work through its new subsidiary, SaskNuclear.
Harrison is expected to speak at the conference about Saskatchewan’s nuclear ambitions and the province’s role in meeting the international target of tripling nuclear energy capacity by 2050.
Source: West Central Online
