Samsung C&T Construction Group is strengthening its presence in the Qatar market by implementing infrastructure projects in the Qatar Free Zone.
Samsung C&T said on May 25 the company and Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZA) struck an MOU on joint investment and technology cooperation for sustainable infrastructure in Qatar.
Under the deal, both sides agreed to a wide range of cooperation for sustainable infrastructure projects, such as photovoltaic power and data centers, to be built at the Qatar Free Zone, and explore concrete ways of implementing them.
The agreement calls for QFZA to provide land infrastructure and be responsible for a variety of permits and licenses, legal, regulatory and incentive support.
Samsung C&T has been strengthening its footprint in the Qatar market by implementing a variety of plant projects in the Middle Eastern country.
In 2021, Samsung C&T became the sole winner of a 1.8 trillion won Qatar LNG export terminal plant and the company was awarded with about 800 billion won 875MW super large-sized photovoltaic power plant by Qatar Energy in 2022.
In 2024, the company hit a jackpot by landing a 4 trillion won desalination-combined power plant project.
Samsung C&T plans to make the most of diverse infrastructure participation opportunities in conjunction with the agreement.
Samsung C&T Construction Group President Oh Se-chul said, “Samsung C&T is expected to proactively participate in projects that could contribute to achieving Qatar’s national vision through cooperation in a variety of areas, such as green energy and digital infrastructure with QFZA.”
Expanding Across Europe: Samsung C&T Strengthens SMR Presence with New Estonia TA
Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group is expanding its footprint in the European small modular reactor (SMR) market with a new Teaming Agreement (TA) signed in Estonia.
This agreement follows earlier collaborations in Romania and Sweden, strengthening Samsung C&T’s position in next-generation nuclear energy projects.
The signing of the TA between Samsung C&T E&C Group and Fermi Energia was held during the Energy Mission Conference in Seoul.
This agreement is regarded as a significant milestone in Estonia’s journey toward introducing nuclear power, and Samsung C&T is expected to play a key role in shaping the project as a strategic partner from the early stages.
The initiative not only reflects Estonia’s growing interest in next-generation nuclear solutions, but also highlights Samsung C&T E&C Group’s growing presence in the European nuclear landscape.
Through the newly signed Teaming Agreement, Samsung C&T E&C Group is taking on a central role in launching Estonia’s first SMR project.
The agreement positions the Group as a key contributor to the project’s early development.
Samsung C&T E&C Group will participate from the conceptual design (Pre-FEED) to the basic engineering design (FEED) stage, overseeing essential tasks such as site evaluation, cost estimation, and project planning.
The SMR technology selected for the project is the BWRX-300 model, developed by GE Hitachi.
With commercial operation targeted for 2035, the initiative is set to become a milestone in Estonia’s energy transition.
The Group’s early-stage involvement highlights its expanding role in Europe’s evolving nuclear energy landscape and its capability to support next-generation infrastructure from the ground up.
In 2024, Samsung C&T E&G Group signed an MOU with Kärnfull Next AB to jointly develop Sweden’s first SMR power plant, targeted for completion by 2032.
The facility is expected to provide reliable power to the country’s growing data center industry, with delivery through direct or indirect power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Kärnfull Next has already identified preliminary construction sites in southeastern Sweden and is working to advance environmental and technical reviews.
Samsung C&T E&C Group’s involvement in SMR projects across Estonia, Romania, and Sweden reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to support the development of low-carbon energy infrastructure.
Each project aligns with the national energy strategy of each country, contributing to more resilient energy systems.
As SMRs continue to emerge as a flexible and scalable alternative to traditional nuclear power, the group is steadily broadening its participation in early-stage project development, reinforcing its role in shaping the future of next-generation nuclear solutions.
Building on Momentum: Ongoing SMR Projects in Romania and Sweden
Samsung C&T E&G Group is currently engaged in the front-end engineering design (FEED) stage of a 462 MW SMR project in partnership with NuScale Power and Romania’s Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (SNN).
The project aims to repurpose a decommissioned coal-fired power plant, with commercial operation targeted for 2030. Based on NuScale’s advanced SMR technology - the first to be certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - the project marks a key step in Romania’s energy transition.
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