Agreement for Supply and Installation of Hot Cells for the new PALLAS-reactor signed between NRG PALLAS and FCC
NRG PALLAS and FCC have signed an agreement for the supply & installation of the Hot Cells for the new PALLAS reactor. FCC will execute this work with the contracting company Asturfeito, as specialized parter for the Hot Cells. This marks an important step in the realisation of the reactor and underlines the continued progress of the construction process in Petten. The agreement brings together the expertise of NRG PALLAS as future operator, ICHOS as Design Representative, FCC as construction partner and Asturfeito as specialist supplier.
A vital link in the isotope supply chain
The Hot Cells are an indispensable part of the PALLAS reactor. They provide a safe, shielded environment in which irradiated products can be handled, inspected, measured and packed after irradiation in the reactor core. In this way, the Hot Cells form the vital link between irradiation in the reactor and safe transport to customers - and ultimately to over 30.000 patients daily who depend on medical isotopes.
Designed for safety, efficiency and flexibility
What makes the Hot Cells of the PALLAS reactor unique is their integrated design. The full process, from reactor pool to dispatch, takes place within one building. This reduces the need for transport between different facilities, limits intermediate handling steps and contributes to safety, efficiency and reliability in the supply chain for medical isotopes. The design also allows for high-volume processing, while remaining flexible will be enough to support customer needs, research applications and future market developments.
Maurits Wolleswinkel, CEO NRG PALLAS: “The Hot Cells are technically complex and crucial to the overall functioning of the reactor. Their integrated design requires close coordination between engineering, construction, operations and specialist suppliers. This agreement gives us a strong basis for the next phase: manufacturing, installation and commissioning.”
Keeping construction on track
The Hot Cells will be directly integrated into the civil structure of the reactor building. This makes the agreement an important milestone in the planning and execution of the construction process. As a long-lead item, the early contracting and preparation of the Hot Cells are essential to keeping the overall project on track. Following the agreement, the next steps include manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
Jose Martinez, Construction Director of Pallas Project “We are proud to contribute our specialist expertise to the PALLAS reactor. The Hot Cells require a high level of precision, safety and technical performance. Together with NRG PALLAS, ICHOS and Asturfeito we will deliver a solution that supports reliable production and safe handling of irradiated materials.”
With the signing of this agreement, NRG PALLAS and its partners take another important step towards the successful realization of the PALLAS reactor and securing the future supply of medical isotopes for patients around the world.
