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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.”