SMR Site Selection & Characterization

Supporting Safe, Sustainable Nuclear Development

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AnkaTerra provides expert site selection services for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)—the next generation of nuclear energy solutions. SMRs offer a flexible, scalable, and low-carbon option to strengthen national energy security and reduce emissions. But the success of any SMR project starts with choosing the right site.

Our integrated, science-driven approach combines geoscience, GIS-based decision-making, and regulatory alignment to identify optimal, risk-informed, and license-ready sites for SMR deployment.​

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Our SMR Site Selection Services

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1. Screening & Suitability Assessment

• Exclusionary and Discretionary Criteria Mapping
  Applying IAEA SSG-35, national regulations, and client-specific constraints to eliminate unsuitable locations and identify viable candidate areas.

• Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
  GIS-based analysis integrating seismic, hydrogeological, environmental, demographic, and infrastructural parameters to rank potential sites.

• Brownfield & Greenfield Evaluations
  Feasibility analysis for siting within existing industrial zones, remote grids, or repurposed energy corridors.

2. Hazard Identification & Resilience Mapping

• Seismic, Volcanic, Flood & Climate Risk Mapping
  Spatial hazard layers and predictive modeling to assess exposure to natural and anthropogenic threats.

• Water Resource & Cooling Feasibility
  Hydrological assessments to ensure adequate, sustainable, and environmentally responsible cooling solutions.

3. Infrastructure & Grid Access Analysis

• Proximity to Load Centers & Transmission Networks
  GIS-based analysis of grid connectivity, road/rail access, and logistics corridors for construction and operations.

• Land Ownership, Use & Zoning Review
  Analysis of legal, administrative, and land-use constraints to de-risk acquisition and permitting processes.

4. Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement Support

• Siting Dossiers and Preliminary Safety Inputs
  Preparation of siting reports and technical annexes to support early-phase licensing and stakeholder consultation.

• Support for Government & Private-Sector Dialogue
  Strategy, communication, and spatial outputs to facilitate alignment with nuclear authorities and local communities.

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Our SMR Site Characterization Services

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At AnkaTerra, we also provide end-to-end site characterization services for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects—enabling safe, efficient, and compliant deployment of next-generation nuclear energy.

SMRs are key to achieving carbon neutrality and energy supply security, especially in regions where large-scale nuclear is unfeasible or where grid flexibility and brownfield integration are essential. But their success starts with one critical step: choosing the right site.

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Our SMR Site Characterization Services Include:

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• Geological, Hydrogeological & Geotechnical, Seismic, Volcanic, Hydrological Surveys
  Detailed subsurface investigations to assess fault lines, soil stability, groundwater conditions, and seismic risks. We apply IAEA safety criteria and GIS-based modeling to evaluate natural hazards and long-term site stability.

• Environmental & Ecological Baseline Studies
  Mapping sensitive habitats, biodiversity, and cumulative impacts in line with IAEA and national standards.

• Radiological Risk & Emergency Preparedness Analysis
  Spatial modeling for population density, evacuation planning, and buffer zone optimization.

• GIS-Based Suitability Mapping
  Multi-criteria analysis integrating exclusionary and discretionary criteria for optimal siting (greenfield or brownfield).

• Regulatory & Permitting Support
  Technical documentation and mapping tailored to support early engagement with nuclear regulators and environmental authorities.

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