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KBR Appointed to Singapore Nuclear Advisory Panel

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Supporting Singapore’s preparations and informed decision-making on nuclear energy

KBR has been appointed by Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA)'s to a panel of consultants supporting the nation’s preparations for the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Phase 1 Mission in 2027. Frazer-Nash Consultancy, a KBR company, will bring its specialist nuclear expertise to support KBR’s delivery under the appointment.  

As part of the preparations, the Singapore Government is building capabilities across the 19 areas under the IAEA Milestones Approach, strengthening Singapore’s ability to make an informed decision on nuclear energy.

The panel’s scope includes technical and economic advice on: nuclear safety, funding and financing, radiation protection, environmental protection, safeguards, site and supporting facilities, electrical grid, nuclear security, nuclear fuel cycle, radioactive waste management, and emergency planning. KBR’s appointment is for three years, with scope for a further two-year extension.

Thomas Horden, KBR Senior Director of Energy & Resources, APAC, said, “KBR is proud to support EMA as Singapore builds the capabilities required to rigorously assess the safety and suitability of nuclear energy. This appointment brings together deep expertise from across our global business, including the specialist nuclear capabilities of Frazer-Nash Consultancy. We look forward to supporting Singapore’s preparations for the INIR Phase 1 Mission and its ability to make informed decisions about nuclear energy.”

Stuart Campbell, Head of Nuclear for Southeast Asia, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, said, “Frazer-Nash Consultancy is a trusted strategic partner to governments and industry, bringing specialist expertise across the nuclear life cycle including nuclear safety, regulation, environmental protection and capability development. As part of KBR, we welcome the opportunity to provide our independent, expertise to Singapore’s nuclear energy capability-building efforts.”

KBR and Frazer-Nash Consultancy look forward to bringing together their complementary expertise to support Singapore’s preparations for the INIR Phase 1 Mission in 2027 and contribute to its ongoing nuclear energy capability-building efforts.