With decades of experience across its entities, Equans has built a solid foundation in delivering multi-technical services throughout the nuclear lifecycle. From high-precision engineering to safe dismantling of critical infrastructure, we work alongside our clients as trusted partners to solve complex challenges. Equans Nuclear brings together this expertise, leveraging cutting-edge innovations to maximise the safety, performance, and longevity of nuclear facilities—contributing to a resilient and low-carbon energy future.
International Expertise
With more than 50 years’ experience in nuclear power plant operations, we are proven experts. We’ve overseen integrated support from the nuclear structural engineering of a facility’s initial design to its final decommissioning. Under the Equans Nuclear brand, our expert companies unite deep local knowledge with global resources, operating in six countries and delivering over 20 international projects
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Solutions and services
Our core capabilities include specialist nuclear engineering consultancy services and installations. Our skilled professionals will deliver goals for your nuclear power facility with advanced tools and technologies.
Engineering and consultancy
We design and deliver multi-technical packages tailored to your specific engineering needs. We ensure meticulous site supervision, rigorous testing, and oversee the safe dismantling of critical infrastructure.
Electrical Engineering
Our specialised teams optimize the performance and safety of your nuclear facility through the installation and maintenance of high- and low-power electrical engineering systems for robust site protection.
HVAC and fluids
Ensure nuclear safety and efficiency with advanced ventilation systems. We consult to help you find the right solution for your facility, with the expert design, installation and management of HVAC systems.
Mechanicals
Ensure the safety and reliability of your nuclear power facility with our high-precision mechanical solutions. We specialise in metal construction, metallurgy, valves, welding, bending, piping, and meticulous assembly.
Multi-technical services
Maximise performance and safety with our multi-technical expertise, ranging from specialised construction through to data-driven predictive maintenance and the delivery of energy efficiency improvements.
Our specialist brands
At Equans Nuclear, our expertise is rooted in our established brands, operating across Europe to deliver a range of specialist nuclear services.
A commitment to excellence
Safety and Compliance: We integrate highly specialised expertise to safeguard and enhance the performance of your nuclear facilities. Our services and solutions are meticulously executed with an unwavering commitment to quality standards. Going beyond the essentials, we secure delivery of international and multi-technical projects through rigorous risk management. We hold numerous key certifications in the European nuclear industry, affirming our robust safety culture, quality assurance, and operational excellence.
Innovation: Leveraging tools like BIM, predictive maintenance, and data science, our experts are committed to optimising nuclear structural engineering and operations at every stage, from initial design to final decommissioning.
Low-carbon transition: Our tailored solutions actively contribute to a low-carbon energy future. We are at the forefront of new-generation technologies designed to accelerate a transition to decarbonised economies in a low-carbon world.
Forging the next generation of nuclear experts: Equans’ robust infrastructure extends to talent development and technical excellence. Our four in-house nuclear training centres cultivate specialised skills, while six advanced manufacturing, testing, and maintenance platforms ensure precision in every operation. With 10 strategic engineering offices and R&D centres spearheading innovation, we equip the next generation with the expertise and capabilities needed to meet the evolving challenges of nuclear facilities throughout their lifecycle.
Driving nuclear innovation across Europe
We are a major nuclear player in Europe, supporting Europe’s nuclear power plant operations with specialised expertise.
France: Equans Nuclear delivers HVAC, electrical, and mechanical solutions for plant upgrades and EPR2 projects.
Belgium: Decommissioning, facility management and logistics led by Equans Nuclear with Transnubel and ECS.
UK: Equans Nuclear provides facility maintenance and dismantling for projects like EDF’s new reactors.
Netherlands: Modernisation of power reactors by Equans Nuclear, including multi-technical upgrades at EPZ’s Borssele power plant. technical excellence. Our four in-house nuclear training centres cultivate specialised skills, while six advanced manufacturing, testing, and maintenance platforms ensure precision in every operation. With 10 strategic engineering offices and R&D centres spearheading innovation, we equip the next generation with the expertise and capabilities needed to meet the evolving challenges of nuclear facilities throughout their lifecycle.
Successful projects, strong partnerships
Hinkley Point C: Nuclear structural engineering of a new power plant representing 7% of electricity demand in the UK. Electrical, radiation protection and nuclear ventilation solutions for EDF's EPR reactors.
Cadarache: Supporting ITER fusion reactor assembly and commissioning in the Cadarache facility in France. We built an experimental reactor to meet a key scientific and technological challenge.
Doel and Tihange Plants: Ultra-high precision piping and bending works during the replacement of steam generators in Belgium. Our services included the design and sizing of a decontamination loop.
Flamanville 3: Design and supply of systems for this first Generation III+ nuclear reactor in France. We deliver nuclear ventilation and radiation protection for safe operation within the construction of the power plant.
Tricastin & Malvési: Multi-technical maintenance contracts ensuring performance enhancement at these French sites, piloting a global maintenance contract supplying 20% of the world's enriched uranium.
FAQs
We combine a global reach with specialised local expertise, including thousands of expert engineers. Our outstanding commitment to innovation and safety at every stage of the process is a unique differentiator.
We use cutting-edge technologies like predictive maintenance and digital transformation to drive energy-efficient solutions. Our lifecycle optimisation and decarbonisation strategies support long-term performance and resilience. Through plant modernisation, safety upgrades, and responsible decommissioning, we help make the nuclear sector low-carbon and more sustainable
Our solutions are as diverse as our clients and their unique facilities. We’ll become your partner, supporting your nuclear power plant operation with a tailored approach to your requirements, and our trademark commitment to nuclear safety culture.