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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Nuclear Fusion: Canada

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress has he made in enhancing collaboration with Canada on nuclear fusion.

Answer

The department is working closely with our fusion delivery partners to explore opportunities to maximise UK and Canadian expertise in fusion energy, building on our Fusion MoU signed with Natural Resources Canada in 2024. In September 2025, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) signed an MoU with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Canada to explore collaborating on tritium (‘fusion fuel’) supply and handling. In March 2026, UKAEA with Italian energy major, Eni, announced their collaboration with Canadian company, Kinectrics, as design and fabrication partner for the UKAEA-Eni Tritium fuel cycle research facility, Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) in Oxfordshire.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4643
Session
2026-27
Related items
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Canada Nuclear fusion
Link
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