Mammoet, ULC-Energy Ink Nuclear Deal in Netherlands

By Simon West

Mammoet and ULC-Energy have teamed up to streamline the buildout of nuclear power facilities in the Netherlands.

Mammoet said a cooperation agreement had been struck with the nuclear development company that seeks to tap into the Dutch government’s push for nuclear energy as part of its climate strategy.

The Netherlands currently operates one nuclear reactor at Borssele with a capacity of 485 MWe. A 2021 policy reversal ended plans to phase out nuclear power, with the government now aiming to build up to four new reactors.

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are also an option for the government as part of its nuclear expansion plans. Mammoet said ULC-Energy is working to deploy multiple SMRs across the Netherlands and Belgium.

“We look forward to benefitting from a partner in ULC-Energy that is familiar with Rolls Royce technology, while supporting with early-stage strategy on how to build new nuclear plants with efficiency,” said Alex Scott, global sector lead for nuclear at Mammoet.

Mammoet draws on decades of global experience in the assembly, maintenance and decommissioning of nuclear power facilities worldwide.

The company pointed to its expertise in modular construction techniques that can accelerate nuclear projects by enabling offsite fabrication and reducing overall build times.

Mammoet will be exhibiting at Breakbulk Europe 2026.

Photo: Mammoet CEO Joost Goderie and ULC-Energy CEO Dirk Rabelink sign the agreement at Mammoet’s head office in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Credit: Mammoet