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Westinghouse Brings the eVinci™ Micro Reactor Closer to Commercialization

Cranberry Township, PA, December 14, 2021 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced that it has filed a pre-application Regulatory Engagement Plan for the company’s eVinci™ micro reactor, detailing the planned pre-licensing application interactions with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The plan is aligned with NRC’s whitepaper on micro reactor licensing.

Westinghouse Announces New President of Westinghouse Government Services

Cranberry Township, PA, December 13, 2021 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced that Paul Longsworth has been appointed president of Westinghouse Government Services (WGS). Longsworth joined WGS in June 2021, bringing more than 35 years of experience in nuclear energy, national security and environmental industries. Previously, he served as Vice President, Secure Services at Flour, and was the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation at the U.S. Department of Energy. He takes over the business following the retirement of Bob Cochran.

Westinghouse Awarded Decommissioning Contract in Germany

Cranberry Township, PA, December 10, 2021 - Westinghouse Electric Company announced it has signed a contract with RWE Nuclear GmbH to dismantle two reactors in the Gundremmingen nuclear facility in Germany.

Westinghouse Reaches New Milestone in Advanced Nuclear Fuel Development

Cranberry Township, PA, December 6, 2021 -Westinghouse Electric Company received approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its PARAGON2TM fuel energy transport code. PARAGON2 is a key component in the company’s High Energy Fuel initiative which provides the technologies and hardware utility customers need to optimize their fuel capabilities.

Westinghouse Engineer Honored as Fellow

Recognition is Highest Grade of Membership in the American Nuclear Society

Cranberry Township, PA, December 2, 2021 – The American Nuclear Society (ANS) honored Westinghouse Electric Company VP, Americas Fuel Delivery, Jeffrey L. Bradfute as a Fellow.