Darlington New Nuclear SMR Project
Torys is acting as counsel to Ontario Power Generation on all aspects of its project to develop, construct and operate the G7’s first on-grid small modular reactor (“SMR”) technology at the site of its Darlington New Nuclear Project, part of a pan-Canadian national approach to facilitate the development of SMR nuclear projects in Canada.
Further information and details on the project can be found on the Ontario Power Generation’s website.
The Torys team is being led by Krista Hill and includes Josh Van Deurzen, Tara Mackay, Patrick Kanopoulos and James Flynn (corporate/projects), Charles Keizer and Jonathan Myers (energy regulatory), Michael Fortier, John Terry, Tyson Dyck and Emily Stewart (environmental assessment and nuclear licensing), Edward Fan (IP) and Jerald Wortsman (tax).
Torys also acted on the following in connection with this project:
Ontario Power Generation in the up to C$3 billion innovative equity investment by Canada Growth Fund and Building Ontario Fund in the Darlington New Nuclear Project, a project involving the construction of up to four grid-scale commercial small modular reactors
Ontario Power Generation in its C$970 million funding agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank in connection with the development of the G7’s first on-grid small modular reactor (SMR) technology at its Darlington New Nuclear Project—the largest investment in clean power by Canada Infrastructure Bank to date
- Ontario Power Generation in the C$700 million investment by the Williams Treaties First Nations in the Darlington New Nuclear Project, a project involving the construction of up to four grid-scale commercial small modular reactors
| Jurisdiction | Durham County |
| Province/State | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Nature of Engagement | Project Finance, Environmental, Energy Regulatory, Project Development |
| Government Level | Provincial |
| Client | Ontario Power Generation |
| Client Role | Project Owner |