Amentum Holdings, Inc. has secured a $207 million framework agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth, positioning its NEXUS‑NL consortium—comprising Amentum, Arcadis, Tractebel, and NRG PALLAS—to deliver program management and technical solutions for the planning and development of up to two gigawatt‑scale nuclear power plants in the Netherlands.
The two‑year contract, with options for three additional one‑year extensions, grants the consortium the role of Technical Support Organisation for the Dutch Nuclear Energy Organisation (NEO NL). The scope includes establishing a project management office, selecting technology, designing and engineering, and developing commercial and procurement strategies to support the country’s goal of climate‑neutral electricity by 2040.
Arcadis will focus on siting studies, conventional licensing, and permitting; Tractebel will provide owner’s engineering, define technical requirements, and lead front‑end engineering design; NRG PALLAS will contribute Dutch nuclear expertise from the PALLAS‑reactor program, particularly on licensing interfaces; and Amentum will bring its global experience in managing large gigawatt‑scale nuclear new‑build programs, including project delivery, technology selection, and procurement.
For Amentum, the award expands its presence in European nuclear new‑build projects and adds a multi‑year revenue stream that will be reflected in upcoming quarterly reporting. The company’s Global Engineering Solutions segment—its primary revenue driver—will benefit from the contract’s technical and program‑management focus, reinforcing Amentum’s strategy to capture high‑margin, long‑duration projects in the energy and infrastructure space.
The Dutch government’s nuclear strategy aims to build up to two new gigawatt‑scale reactors, with the preferred site at Borssele and a target deployment by the late 2030s. The estimated investment for the two plants is €20–30 billion, and the NEO NL entity will receive significant state aid for preparatory work. The contract aligns with the Netherlands’ broader decarbonization and energy‑security objectives, positioning nuclear power as a key complement to intermittent renewables.
Mark Whitney, president of Amentum’s Energy & Environment business, said the award “advances our strategy as a leader in gigawatt‑scale nuclear new build around the world, based on our deep technical knowledge and unmatched expertise in program and project management.” He added that Amentum will apply its experience from complex nuclear infrastructure programs in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East to support the Netherlands’ nuclear power expansion plans.
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