Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), the world's leading
nuclear transport specialist, and nuclear technology
company Westinghouse have signed a
new strategic agreement to work together on the
development of Pegasus – NTS's revolutionary transport package
designed to safely move the next generation of nuclear
fuel.
The signing took place at the British Embassy, in Washington
DC, as part of a prestigious event celebrating the
UK and US commitment to advancing nuclear energy
generation.
Pegasus is
designed as the world's leading transport
package for High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU), a more
efficient type of nuclear fuel that will power many of
the next generation of advanced reactors.
These reactors are key to delivering low-carbon, homegrown energy
and powering emerging technologies such as artificial
intelligence.
The UK-US agreement reinforces secure, reliable energy supply in
both countries. It formalises the sharing of
technical expertise, safety protocols, and design insights
between NTS and Westinghouse, accelerating development of Pegasus
for deployment. It also strengthens collaboration on
engineering, regulatory compliance, and fuel handling
standards.
Ben Whittard, NTS Co-CEO, said:
“This partnership allows us to deliver
our expertise in the secure transport of advanced
nuclear fuel in the UK and US. The growth of AI and the need
for reliable, ultra-low carbon energy demonstrates the
importance of nuclear power in our future,
and we're thrilled to be at the forefront of its
development.”
NTS brings over 50 years of international
experience and is recognised as a trusted partner for
safe, secure and reliable
nuclear transport expertise.
In 2024, the UK government awarded NTS £10.5 million to lead the
development of the UK's transport capability for HALEU. As part
of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), NTS benefits from
close links to government and access to some of the UK's
strongest nuclear expertise.
Sophie Lemaire, Interim Co-President of Westinghouse Nuclear
Fuel, said:
We are very pleased with our new collaboration with NTS
to co-develop the Pegasus HALEU transport package. This
is an important step in making HALEU available in the
US and UK.
The signing marks another significant step in the UK-US
golden age of nuclear energy security. It is helping to
unlock a major expansion of new nuclear projects across both
countries, supporting energy security and the UK's mission to
deliver more clean, homegrown power.
Minister for Nuclear said:
Developing our own capability to make and transport advanced
nuclear fuel is critical to shoring up our position as a nuclear
world leader.
Not only does this improve our energy security at home and reduce
our reliance on Russian nuclear
fuel, it provides export opportunities to grow our
economy and ensure our allies can build resilient supply
chains.
This agreement builds on our close co-operation with the US on
nuclear energy.
NDA Group CEO, David Peattie, said:
This agreement is yet another example of how the NDA group is
driving forward the Government's ambition to become a clean
energy superpower.
Pegasus represents a transformative step in advancing
the UK's energy independence and low-carbon ambitions, unlocking
export potential and cementing the nation's role as a
world leader in nuclear innovation.
It also further reinforces NTS's place as a global leader in
delivering safe, secure, and dependable nuclear transport and
logistics solutions.
British Embassy in
Washington Chargé d'Affaires, James Roscoe,
said:
Between the UK and the US, our commitment to developing new
frontiers in nuclear energy is shifting from promise to
reality - and this partnership between NTS and
Westinghouse is a prime example of that ambition.
This deal will see British and American innovators deepen
collaboration on engineering, safety, regulatory understanding,
and fuel handling expertise – ensuring that our two nations
maintain the technological edge in nuclear energy.
