• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Sandra Dykxhoorn

OPG

Vice President, New Nuclear Growth

As the Vice President of New Nuclear Development for Ontario Power Generation (OPG), Sandra oversees the company’s long-term new nuclear growth strategy, building external relationships and creating a pipeline of opportunities.

OPG is paving the way for the deployment of new nuclear development in Canada and abroad, building the first-ever, commercial scale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) at its Darlington New Nuclear Site. The New Nuclear team is helping capitalize on OPG’s first-mover advantage contribute value back to Ontario. 

Sessions With Sandra Dykxhoorn

Monday, 18 March

  • 02:30pm - 03:10pm (CST) / 18/mar/2024 07:30 pm - 18/mar/2024 08:10 pm

    Advanced Nuclear, Microreactors and SMRs: Ready for deployment?
    Carbon Management/Decarbonization

    Advanced nuclear reactors, microreactors and Small Modular Reactors or SMRs were once thought to be years away from realization. Recent developments and strong demand signals from new markets, combined with innovation and investment in supply chain and infrastructure, have changed that perspective. What is the new timetable for microreactors to join the mix? What needs to change to make these nuclear concepts navigate the energy transition successfully?