Construction of small modular reactors (SMRs), a next-generation nuclear power technology, is seen as the leading candidate for the third Japan-US investment and financing project in the United States, while conventional large reactors are also under consideration. Japan is said to be seeking to gain expertise through the development of AI infrastructure.
Construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) has emerged as the leading candidate for the third project under the Japan-US investment and financing initiative in the United States based on last year's Japan-US tariff agreement.
Conventional large reactors are also being considered, putting the focus on the selection of projects going forward.