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Westinghouse and Data4 to Collaborate on European Data Center Project

Agreement will Explore the Use of AP300™ Small Modular Reactors to Provide Carbon-Free Electricity to Data Centers

Paris, France, March 11, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Data4, a leader among Europe's data center developers and operators in Europe, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of AP300™ small modular reactors (SMR) to power future data centers in Europe. Under the agreement, Data4 selects the AP300 SMR as its technology of choice to evaluate deployment at one of its future data centers in Europe to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Westinghouse Expands Canadian Supply Chain with Six Saskatchewan Companies

Memorandums of Understanding Support Deployment of AP1000® and AP300™ Technologies in Canada and Globally

Peterborough, Ontario, March 6, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with six Canadian suppliers in Saskatchewan to support nuclear new build projects in Canada and around the world. These agreements are a direct result of Westinghouse’s Saskatchewan Supplier Symposium, which provided a forum for potential suppliers to learn about supporting Westinghouse’s new-build projects and technologies.

Penn State Submits Letter of Intent to NRC to Pursue Application for New Nuclear Research Facility

Westinghouse collaboration would add eVinci™ Microreactor to University Park campus legacy

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., March 4, 2025 – Drawing on strong heritages of innovation to meet the renewed interest in nuclear energy, Penn State and Westinghouse Electric Company are partnering to unlock the potential of the industry leading eVinci™ microreactor by engaging with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to develop a new nuclear research facility at the University Park campus.

Westinghouse and Bechtel Host Supplier Symposium in Poland for AP1000® Reactor Deployment

Event in Krakow Highlights Opportunities to Support Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Krakow, Poland - February 20, 2025 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel welcomed more than 174 attendees from 74 companies to a Supplier Symposium in Krakow Feb. 19 – 20. The event presented opportunities for local suppliers to support the Poland AP1000® project under construction for state-owned Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ).

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.