September 2025
Lesedi Nuclear Services (Pty) Ltd, a leading South African engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC and EPCM) company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DeepGEO Inc., a US-based company, to collaborate on advancing nuclear energy solutions across the African continent and potentially globally.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to support the safe and sustainable expansion of nuclear power in Africa, with both parties bringing extensive expertise to the collaboration. Under the agreement, Lesedi will lend its technical and project management experience. At the same time, DeepGEO, through its subsidiary Ubuntu Nuclear Energy, will focus on accelerating the deployment of commercial, optimised fleets of nuclear power plants in Africa and beyond.
DeepGEO is also working towards the development of multinational repositories in Africa that will provide sustainable, regional solutions for high-level nuclear waste, while contributing to the financing of new nuclear power projects. Ubuntu Nuclear Energy, as DeepGEO’s nuclear project company, is spearheading initiatives such as supply chain partnerships, reactor technology selection, and feasibility studies.
Lesedi, with three decades of experience in the nuclear industry, has been a trusted partner in maintaining and upgrading Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Town. The company has completed over 200 modifications at Koeberg and executed nuclear services contracts with 29 international power stations, covering more than 90 interventions in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Finland, Spain, Brazil, China, Finland and Argentina.
The company operates under a fully Integrated Management System (IMS) certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19443, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001, ensuring world-class standards in safety, quality, and sustainability.
Through this MOU, both Lesedi and DeepGEO have committed to Jointly exploring and assessing early-stage nuclear project opportunities in Africa. Collaborating on capacity building to strengthen nuclear competencies and safety culture in the region. Supporting African countries in meeting International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) infrastructure milestones.
Speaking on the agreement, Lesedi’s Senior Executive Nuclear, Dr Derik Wolvaardt, said: “This collaboration with DeepGEO is an important step in positioning Africa to benefit from sustainable nuclear energy solutions. With Lesedi’s proven track record and DeepGEO’s innovative approach to repositories and project financing, we are well placed to make a significant contribution to Africa’s energy future.”
The agreement underscores both companies’ shared vision of supporting Africa’s energy transition while ensuring global best practices in safety, sustainability, and innovation.
For more information, please contact:
Shane Pereira | Business Development Executive
Lesedi Nuclear Services
Email: shane.pereira@lesedins.co.za
Phone: +27 21 525 1444
Lesedi Cape Town Office
12 Edison Way, Century Gate, Century City, Cape Town, South Africa