U.S. Ambassador Launches Sub-Saharan Africa's First NuScale Energy Exploration Center in Ghana

Virginia E. Palmer, the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, has officially inaugurated the first NuScale Power Energy Exploration (E2) Center in Sub-Saharan Africa. The launch ceremony was held at the Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences in Accra, marking a significant milestone in advancing nuclear energy education and training in the region. 

The E2 Center features cutting-edge computer modeling within a NuScale 12-module Small Modular Reactor (SMR) control room. It aims to provide hands-on training for the next generation of African nuclear professionals, equipping them to operate safe and advanced civil nuclear reactors. 

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Palmer emphasized the U.S. commitment to Ghana's energy future, stating, “This simulator launch is part of a broader partnership that includes a nuclear welding certification program and a collaboration with Texas A&M University to develop SMR-focused curricula.” 

She highlighted that the center will serve as a vital resource for workforce development and capacity building, not just for Ghana but for the entire sub-Saharan African region. The initiative aims to foster a new generation of skilled professionals to lead the continent’s energy sector transformation. 

The event was attended by notable figures, including Rev. Dr. Patrick Nomo, Chief Director of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, representatives from the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission’s Nuclear Power Institute, and guests from academic, government, and energy sectors. 

The E2 Center is supported by the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program, in collaboration with NuScale Power and the International Science and Technology Center. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to promoting safe and sustainable nuclear energy advancements in Africa.  

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