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Westinghouse proposes SMRs in Italy’s decommissioned nuclear sites

Global, News

US-based energy company Westinghouse has proposed installing small modular reactors (SMRs) at four decommissioned nuclear sites in Italy, with construction expected to begin by 2030, according to Reuters. The four sites—Caorso, Trino, Latina, and Garigliano—would be repurposed for the deployment of SMRs, in alignment with Italy’s strategic energy shift under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, which is considering reviving the nuclear sector. Despite previous referendums in 1987 and 2011 prohibiting nuclear power plants, Italy aims…

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Westinghouse, KEPCO, and KHNP settle dispute for global nuclear projects

Global, News

Westinghouse Electric Company, the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company (KHNP) have reached a global settlement agreement to resolve their longstanding intellectual property dispute. This settlement clears the way for the companies to jointly deploy new nuclear reactors worldwide. The resolution ensures that both Westinghouse and the Korean entities can proceed with confidence in the global nuclear power sector. Westinghouse President and CEO Patrick Fragman expressed satisfaction with the…

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Westinghouse Electric and Aecon partner to advance nuclear energy projects

Global, News

Westinghouse Electric Company and Aecon have signed two agreements to jointly develop and deploy advanced nuclear power projects, including the construction of AP1000 reactors in Canada. The collaboration is projected to generate up to C$28.7 billion ($20.1 billion) in GDP from a four-unit AP1000 project in Canada. Under a strategic cooperation agreement, the companies aim to target Canadian markets and expand the supply of critical components for advanced nuclear reactors globally. Aecon will leverage its…

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Westinghouse and BWXT Canada partner on nuclear new-build projects globally

Global, News

Westinghouse Electric Company and BWXT Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally.  BWXT Canada will manufacture key components for Westinghouse’s AP1000 and AP300 reactors, including steam generators and reactor vessels. This partnership strengthens Westinghouse’s AP1000 and AP300 initiatives, leveraging BWXT Canada’s expertise in pressurised water reactor steam generators and nuclear fuel.  Westinghouse anticipates that each AP1000 unit built outside Canada will generate C$1 billion…

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Westinghouse’s eVinci microreactor receives NRC approval for control system

Global, News

Westinghouse Electric Company has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of the eVinci microreactor’s Advanced Logic System (ALS) Version 2 instrumentation and control (I&C) platform by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This marks the eVinci microreactor as the first of its kind to receive NRC approval for its I&C system, paving the way for autonomous operation. The ALS v2 platform is a logic-based system that manages safety-critical operations using hardware, reducing reliance on…

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Westinghouse and Hyundai sign contract for reactors in Bulgaria

Global, News

A consortium of Westinghouse Electric Company and South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering & Construction has secured an engineering services contract with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild.  This contract advances the project beyond the front-end engineering and design phase towards the construction of two AP1000 nuclear reactors at the Kozloduy site. The AP1000, a Generation III+ reactor known for its passive safety systems and modular design, will play a central role in Bulgaria’s energy diversification and security efforts.  The…

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Westinghouse extends AP1000 reactors contract in Bulgaria

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Westinghouse Electric has extended its front-end engineering and design contract with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild for the construction of two AP1000 reactors at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant (NPP).   The partnership, which began in June 2023, focuses on evaluating Kozloduy’s infrastructure for deploying the AP1000 reactors. Following this phase, the project will move to engineering services, including design, licensing, training, project management, and site planning in preparation for construction. In early 2024, Westinghouse delivered the first…

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Seaspan to manufacture SMR components for Westinghouse

Global, News

Westinghouse Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seaspan to produce essential components for its AP1000 and AP300 small modular reactors (SMRs). This partnership will support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally, including the manufacturing of components like pipe spools and steel structures. Seaspan’s expertise in large-scale custom fabrication positions the company to enter the nuclear sector. For each AP1000 unit built outside Canada, Westinghouse estimates a contribution of nearly C$1 billion…

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Westinghouse and Hyundai partner to explore nuclear power opportunities in Sweden and Finland

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Westinghouse Electric has partnered with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to pursue nuclear power plant (NPP) projects in Sweden and Finland. The collaboration will focus on deploying Westinghouse’s AP1000 reactor technology, with Westinghouse handling the design and technology development and Hyundai contributing its construction expertise. This partnership builds on a 2022 agreement between the companies to jointly explore global opportunities for AP1000 plants. The announcement follows Vattenfall’s plans to develop new nuclear reactors at Ringhals in…

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Andhra Pradesh explores small nuclear power plants

India, News

The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has shown interest in setting up small nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the state. NTPC Limited has identified a potential site near Anakapalle and submitted a proposal to the state government. The government is also considering a joint venture (JV) with NTPC for the project. During a discussion in the State Assembly, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the state’s willingness to explore emerging technologies like small nuclear power…