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Kozloduy Demonstrates Confidence in Westinghouse

Sofia, Bulgaria - February 4, 2021 – Today, Westinghouse Electric Company and Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant signed a VVER-1000 nuclear fuel licensing contract for the Kozloduy power plant in Bulgaria, a major step forward in the country’s energy supply diversification.

Westinghouse Wins Environmental Contract with Vattenfall to Dismantle Ågesta Nuclear Plant

Cranberry Township, PA, December 17, 2020 – Westinghouse Electric Company has signed a contract with Swedish utility Vattenfall to segment the nuclear reactor at its Ågesta Nuclear Plant near Stockholm, Sweden. Under the terms of the contract, Westinghouse will plan, design and manufacture the tools for segmentation; as well as perform the site work. This includes the underwater mechanical cutting of the reactor vessel and its internal components and packing the pieces in containers for Vattenfall to remove from site.

Westinghouse Signs Instrumentation and Control Modernization Contract

Westinghouse to deliver first-of-its-kind technology upgrades, enhancing plant safety and reliability

Cranberry Township, PA, December 2, 2020 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced that it has signed an instrumentation and control (I&C) modernization contract with Southern Nuclear Operating Company for new Digital Rod Position Indication (DRPI) Advanced Display Systems (DADS). The first-of-their-kind U.S. installations will be implemented at both the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, with work scheduled to begin at Farley’s first unit in spring 2021.

Bruce Power and Westinghouse Collaborate to Advance Application of eVinci Battery Technology to Support Canada's Net Zero Initiative

October 9, 2020 – Bruce Power and Westinghouse Electric Company today announced an agreement to pursue applications of Westinghouse’s leading eVinci™ micro reactor program within Canada, to provide a reliable source of carbon-free energy. The agreement supports efforts by the federal and provincial governments to study applications for nuclear technology to reach their goal of a Net Zero Canada by 2050.

Westinghouse Signs Engineering Contract to Extend the Life of Angra 1

Cranberry Township, PA, October 5, 2020 –Westinghouse Electric Company has just signed a contract with Eletronuclear to conduct engineering analyses critical to the safety, reliability and long-term life of the Angra 1 nuclear power plant. This contract supports Eletronuclear’s Long Term Operations (LTO) program designed to enable continued operations at Angra Unit 1 through the end of 2044. The current operating license is valid through December 2024.

Westinghouse-Energoatom Contract Signals Full Diversification for Ukraine’s Nuclear Fuel Supply

Kyiv, Ukraine, September 30, 2020 – Today, Westinghouse Electric Company signed a contract with the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company (NNEGC Energoatom) on VVER-440 nuclear fuel for the Rivne nuclear power plant. This agreement illustrates another successful step in the continuation of the long-standing partnership between Energoatom and Westinghouse.

Westinghouse and ENUSA Continue Expansion of Encore Fuel Program With First Insertion at European Utility

Orsay, France, September 8, 2020 – Westinghouse Electric Company and ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas (ENUSA) announced today the installation of EnCore Fuel at Engie Electrabel’s Doel Unit 4 nuclear power plant in Belgium. This installation marks the first insertion of EnCore Fuel rod assemblies in Europe, and the second insertion into a commercial nuclear power plant worldwide.

Westinghouse Program Awarded £10m From UK Government Advanced Modular Reactor Project

Springfields, Lancashire, July 10, 2020 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced their Lead-cooled Fast Reactor (LFR) program has successfully progressed to Phase 2 of the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Feasibility and Development project, receiving £10m ($12.5m) in funding from the BEIS Energy Innovation Portfolio. The funding will help to advance nuclear technology through innovation in order to deliver reliable, clean energy for future generations.

Westinghouse Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Contract

Cranberry Township, PA, July 6, 2020 – Westinghouse announced today it has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) for nationwide Deactivation, Decommissioning and Removal (DD&R) services, along with other companies.

Westinghouse Names Melissa Cummings Executive Vice President, Digital and Innovation

Cranberry Township, PA, June 29, 2020 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced that Melissa Cummings has been named Executive Vice President, Digital and Innovation, effective immediately.

“Melissa has an impressive track record of designing, building and implementing modern digital capabilities in capital intensive and regulated industrial segments,” said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse president and chief executive officer. “In this critical role, Melissa will drive the digitalization and innovation agendas for Westinghouse, for the benefits of our clients globally.”