We’re proud to share that Nasri Munfah, Principal and Executive Vice President of Gall Zeidler Consultants, recently authored an article in Tunnel Business Magazine on the state-of-the-art topic of placing small modular reactors (SMRs) underground, a subject that has not yet been broadly published.

SMRs are compact nuclear power plants offering modular construction and low‑carbon energy solutions. In his article Technical Considerations of Subsurface Placement of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Mr. Munfah provides an introduction into SMRs and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of both fully and partially underground siting, addressing considerations such as safety, resilience, and the geotechnical and construction challenges involved, including excavation, groundwater management, and ventilation.

Drawing on decades of experience in tunneling and underground infrastructure, Munfah provides valuable guidance for developers and policymakers exploring SMRs as part of the future energy landscape.

Read the full article here, or on page 34-37 of the latest February issue of the Tunnel Business Magazine.