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Westinghouse Strengthens Nuclear Safety in Ukraine with Advanced Cooling System Upgrades at Energoatom’s VVER-440 Reactors

Long-Term Containment Cooling Systems Are a Key Safety Enhancement for Severe Accident Management

Rivne, Ukraine, June 13, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today it has signed a contract with Energoatom to design, manufacture and deliver Long-Term Containment Cooling Systems as part of the modernization of Rivne Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 in northern Ukraine. The cooling systems will greatly improve safety margins at the site by ensuring stable heat removal and effective containment depressurization in the case of an accident.

Deployment of Multiple Advanced Reactors Would Achieve Clean Energy Goals

Helsinki, Finland, June 7, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Finland’s Fortum today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding to study the possibilities for the development and deployment of AP1000® and AP300™ reactor projects in Finland and Sweden. The MOUs establish a framework of collaboration for detailed technical and commercial discussions and explore cooperation on the next steps to implement Westinghouse reactor technologies in both countries.

Experienced Nuclear Leader Jon Ball Named to Lead Next Phase of Global Deployment

Cranberry Township, PA, June 5, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company has announced the appointment of Jon Ball as President, eVinci™ Microreactor, effective June 5, 2023. In this new role, Jon will establish Westinghouse’s standalone, global accelerator for our innovative eVinci microreactor technology, with a focus on advanced design, commercialization, manufacturing and deployment.

Agreement Establishes Cooperation Between Industry Leaders in Nuclear and Space Applications

Cranberry Township, PA, June 1, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Astrobotic today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on space technology programs for NASA and the Department of Defense.

Consortium Principles Agreement Outlines Roadmap to Project Completion

Warsaw, Poland – May 25, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company, Bechtel and Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe today signed an agreement defining the principles of the parties' cooperation in the design and construction of Poland's first nuclear power plant. The agreement sets out a plan for the delivery of the project and confirms the implementation of the next major stage of Poland's flagship nuclear energy initiative.

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Westinghouse Strengthens Nuclear Safety in Ukraine with Advanced Cooling System Upgrades at Energoatom’s VVER-440 Reactors

Long-Term Containment Cooling Systems Are a Key Safety Enhancement for Severe Accident Management

Westinghouse and Fortum Sign MOUs to Evaluate AP1000® Reactors and AP300™ Small Modular Reactors in Finland and Sweden

Deployment of Multiple Advanced Reactors Would Achieve Clean Energy Goals

Westinghouse Announces New President of eVinci™ Microreactor Business

Experienced Nuclear Leader Jon Ball Named to Lead Next Phase of Global Deployment

Westinghouse and Astrobotic Team to Power Outer Space with eVinci™ Microreactor Technology

Agreement Establishes Cooperation Between Industry Leaders in Nuclear and Space Applications

Westinghouse and Bechtel Solidify Project Team for AP1000® Nuclear Power Program in Poland

Consortium Principles Agreement Outlines Roadmap to Project Completion