South Africa Revives Helium-Cooled Pebble Bed Reactor Plans

Nov 17, 2025
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South Africa’s new nuclear push includes the revival of its shelved pebble-bed modular reactor (PBMR) concept — a technology that relies entirely on helium as the primary coolant, making helium supply a strategic requirement for any future deployment.

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