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Westinghouse Awarded Contract to Evaluate Deployment of AP1000® Reactor in Slovenia

Feasibility Study to Evaluate Deployment of One Reactor at the Proposed Krško-II Nuclear Power Plant

Cranberry Township, PA, January 30, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today the signing of a contract with Slovenia’s state-owned power company GEN energija to conduct a Technical Feasibility Study (TFS) assessing the deployment of an AP1000® reactor in support of its nuclear new-build strategy. Westinghouse has teamed with Hyundai Engineering & Construction Company to conduct the TFS.

First-of-a-kind simulator created by Westinghouse and Idaho National Laboratory will improve versatility, profitability of nuclear reactors

Enhanced simulation capability allows utilities to validate and train on new uses for thermal energy created by nuclear reactors

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Jan. 22, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) today announced the successful demonstration of a new simulator that shows how a nuclear power plant can be leveraged for applications beyond electricity generation.

Westinghouse Announces Global Settlement Agreement with KEPCO and KHNP

Cranberry Township, Pa., Jan. 16, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced a global settlement agreement with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company (KHNP) to resolve its outstanding intellectual property dispute.

Westinghouse Recognized as a Top Employer

U.S. Distinction Highlights Company’s Leading People-Focused Practices and Policies

Cranberry Township, Pa., January 16, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that it has been awarded a 2025 Top U.S. Employer designation by the Top Employers Institute.  

Westinghouse and NSMTC Sign MoU to Advance Deployment of Nuclear Technologies

Initial Focus of Agreement is Promoting the Use of the AP300™ Small Modular Reactor for both Grid-Tied and Dedicated Industrial Applications in New Brunswick, Canada

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, January 14, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the selection and deployment of Westinghouse technology for nuclear new build projects in New Brunswick.

Westinghouse Announces Departure of President and CEO Patrick Fragman

Dan Sumner to Serve as Interim President and CEO While Search Underway

Cranberry Township, PA, January 9, 2025 – After more than five years as President and CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company, Patrick Fragman has announced his intent to step down at the end of March 2025 to spend more time in Europe with his family. Patrick will continue to support Westinghouse for a few more months after March 31 to facilitate the handover to the new CEO. 

Westinghouse Awarded NASA-DOE Contract to Continue Development of Space Microreactor Concept

NASA and DOE Continue Collaboration with Westinghouse on Fission Surface Power Project

Cranberry Township, PA, January 7, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that NASA, working with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has selected Westinghouse to continue development of a space microreactor design through the Fission Surface Power (FSP) project.

Westinghouse and Kozloduy NPP Sign New Contract for Safety Analysis to License Alternative Nuclear Fuel Design for Unit 6

Sofia, Bulgaria – December 20, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) signed a new contract to conduct safety analysis for licensing a new nuclear fuel assembly design compatible with the KNPP Unit 6 resident fuel design.  

Westinghouse and Aecon Collaborate for the Development and Deployment of Advanced Nuclear New Build Technologies

Agreements for the Construction of AP1000® Power Plants and the Supply of Advanced Reactor Components and Modules Create Cooperative Framework Supporting Job and Economic Growth

Peterborough, Ontario, December 17, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Aecon announced today the signing of two major agreements creating a collaborative framework for the development and deployment of advanced nuclear new-build projects in Canada and around the world.

Westinghouse and BWXT Canada Sign MoU for AP1000® and AP300™ Projects

Agreement Supports Deployment of Advanced Reactors in Canada and Globally

Peterborough, Ontario, December 12, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company and BWXT Canada, Ltd. announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally. Under the agreement, BWXT Canada has the potential to manufacture key AP1000® and AP300™ reactor components, including steam generators, reactor vessels, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers.