3.1 Background of PBMR The founding technology of PBMR was developed and proven in Germany between 1965 and 1989. The development of PBMR started in SA in 1993 as an assessment of potential nuclear power generation options for South Africa. A detailed feasibility study was done in 2000, with Eskom, Industrial Development Corporation, BNFL (now Westinghouse) and PECO (now Exelon) as partners under a Co-operation Agreement. From 2006 Government was the sole provider of funding and Eskom Enterprises was the sole registered member of PBMR Company. The cabinet decision to put the project under care and maintenance was taken in September 2010.