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Interest in Westinghouse AP300™ Small Modular Reactor, AP1000® Technology Surging in Europe as Slovakia Begins Deployment Discussions

MOUs Establish Framework to Move Forward on Technical, Commercial Aspects for Projects

Bratislava, Slovakia, July 17, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the signing of memorandums of understanding (MOU) with Slovak state-owned nuclear company JAVYS on the potential deployment of AP1000® reactors and AP300™ small modular reactors (SMR).

Westinghouse-led Project will Secure VVER Fuel Supply in Europe and Ukraine

The Accelerated Program for Implementation of Secure VVER Fuel Supply (APIS) Brings Together 12 European Partners and is Co-funded by the European Union

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Västerås, Sweden -- July 6, 2023 – A consortium led by Westinghouse was selected by the European Union (EU) to develop and deliver a secure, fully European nuclear fuel supply to Russian-designed pressurized water reactors (VVER). Diversifying the sources of VVER fuel will be fully achieved by strengthening European capabilities in design, manufacturing, and supply while accelerating the capacity-building process.

Westinghouse Begins Vendor Design Review for eVinci™ Microreactor with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Submissions are Critical First Step on Path to Successful Deployment in Canada

Cranberry Township, PA, July 05, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today it has submitted the first set of Vendor Design Review documents to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for the eVinci™ microreactor. The submissions will enable early identification and resolution of potential regulatory and technical issues as the eVinci technology advances through the design process.

Westinghouse Selected for Contract Extension to Fuel UK Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors

Springfields, United Kingdom – June 28, 2023 --Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that it has signed an agreement with EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (NGL) to supply fuel to Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors (AGR) from its Springfields fuel fabrication facility.

Westinghouse Advances Key Radioisotope Technology to Fight Cancer

Breakthrough approach enables large-scale production of Actinium-225 in operating commercial nuclear reactors

Cranberry Township, PA – June 23, 2023 – Westinghouse has developed and successfully demonstrated a novel approach to produce Actinium-225 (Ac-225) radioisotopes in commercial nuclear reactors. This breakthrough will enable large-scale production of Ac-225 for the first time globally to use in advanced cancer treatments.

Westinghouse Signs Key Contract for AP1000® Reactor with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild to Support Bulgaria’s Energy Future

Contract Confirms the AP1000® Reactor as the Most Advanced and Proven Technology Available to Serve the Need for Competitive, Clean and Secure Energy

Cranberry Township, PA, June 14, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced it signed a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild for a new AP1000® reactor to be located at the Kozloduy site. Work is commencing per the agreement to assess Bulgarian industry and the existing infrastructure at the Kozloduy site for its potential to support the construction of an AP1000 reactor.

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.

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

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.

Westinghouse Announces New President of eVinci™ Microreactor Business

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.

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

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.