Denver International Airport on Aug. 6 announced that it has issued a Request for Proposals to study the feasibility of building a small modular reactor on the airport’s campus.
The study is part of the airport’s overall efforts to meet future clean energy demands.
The airport has been actively planning for a future when 120+ million passengers are expected to transit the airport annually, anticipated by 2045.
The feasibility study will attempt to answer several critical questions including but not limited to:
• Is an SMR solution viable for DEN to meet its long-term electrical and energy needs? What are the various types of SMR technology?
• What is a potential cost estimate and what are potential funding options for an SMR facility? What are the risks involved?
• What government regulations are required to build and operate an SMR?
The study will cost up to $1.25 million and is expected to take between 6-12 months to complete, at which time the airport, along with its partners, will evaluate the findings and determine next steps.
The RFP is available on the airport's website.