# Velan and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy sign SMR component partnership

Velan and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy signed a partnership agreement to explore deploying nuclear components for small modular reactor projects in Europe. The agreement was signed in Paris on June 17, 2026.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-06-17
- Status: announced
- Products: nuclear components, SMR valves
- Sectors: [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Velan](https://endata.com/companies/441.md) (partner)
- [GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy](https://endata.com/companies/12371.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [financialpost.com](https://financialpost.com/energy/montreal-company-plans-plant-small-modular-reactor-parts/), 2026-06-17: "GVH and Montreal-based Velan Inc. have signed a partnership agreement to explore opportunities to deploy nuclear component s for small modular reactor (SMR) projects in Europe."

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