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Westinghouse Signs MOU with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild for AP1000® Technology Deployment

Agreement Expands Cooperation to Enhance Energy Security and Achieve Climate Goals

Cranberry Township, PA – March 2, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild.

Westinghouse and Bechtel Host Czech Republic Supplier Summit

New U.S. Ambassador Welcomes Potential Suppliers for AP1000® Advanced Reactor Build

Cranberry Township, PA – Feb. 28, 2023 – Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Bijan Sabet welcomed representatives from 55 Czech Republic companies to Supplier Day 2023, an event organized in part by Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel. The two companies submitted a bid in November to support the Czech Republic’s planned expansion of its nuclear power fleet with the AP1000® reactor, the world’s most advanced, proven nuclear reactor in operation globally.

Westinghouse Announces Executive Management Appointments

Cranberry Township, PA – Feb. 27, 2023 – Westinghouse today announced key changes to its leadership team. This follows the departure of Sam Shakir, President of the Operating Plant Services Business Unit, who decided to pursue opportunities outside of the company.

Westinghouse and Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe Advance Poland’s Nuclear Energy Program with Contract Signing

Key Agreement is Critical Step in Implementation of AP1000® Reactor Project

Cranberry Township, PA – Feb. 22, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company and state-owned Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) today signed a contract to advance Poland’s new nuclear energy program. The agreement moves the country one step closer to deploying multiple AP1000® reactors, the most advanced Generation III+ nuclear reactor available today. 

Westinghouse Begins Joint Licensing Process with U.S. and Canadian Regulators for eVinci™ Microreactor

Notice of Intent Advances Breakthrough Technology Toward Deployment

Cranberry Township, PA – Feb. 21, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today it has filed a Notice of Intent to submit key licensing reports for the eVinci™ microreactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for joint review. The NRC and CNSC signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in 2019 to facilitate such technical reviews of advanced nuclear technologies.