Could Small Modular Reactors Power the Middle East’s Data Centre Boom?
Published by Data Centre Review
Published by Data Centre Review
In this article published by Data Centre Review, Bader Thabti and Anuja Venkataramani* explore how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could help meet the growing energy demands of the Middle East’s expanding data centre market. With the region’s data centre sector expected to nearly double by 2029—driven by AI ambitions, cloud services, and digital transformation—there is increasing pressure to find reliable, carbon-free power sources.
The article examines how SMRs offer a scalable, stable energy solution that aligns with sustainability goals, contrasting on-site SMR deployment with off-site nuclear power purchases. While SMRs present significant advantages in reliability, safety, and modularity, the technology still faces high initial costs and limited operational capacity globally. As data centre growth accelerates, the role of SMRs in the Middle East’s energy strategy is set to become a key discussion point.
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Anuja Venkataramani is a trainee solicitor in the London office.*
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