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Westinghouse Completes First VVER-440 Fuel Reload at Finland’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant

Long-Term Deal Boosts Finland’s Security of Supply with Reliable Western Fuel

Loviisa, Finland – September 2, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company has delivered the first reload of VVER-440 fuel assemblies to the Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant. The loading of the new fuel is a key diversification milestone for Fortum that guarantees a dependable Western alternative for fuel supply in Finland. This breakthrough was celebrated today at an event attended by the Minister of Climate and the Environment, Kai A. Mykkänen, members of his team and representatives of the City of Loviisa.

Westinghouse Welcomes Approval of Four New AP1000® Technology-based Reactors in China

New Units at Bailong and Lufeng Bring Total Number of Operational and Approved China AP1000-Based Reactors to 16

Cranberry Township, PA, August 29, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) for receiving approval from China’s State Council to add four AP1000® technology-based plants to their growing list of newbuild projects. This brings the total number of operational and approved reactors in China based on AP1000 technology to 16.

Westinghouse Protests Czechia Nuclear Tender Decision

Reaffirms IP Protections and Export Control Obligations for Deployment of Westinghouse Technology

Cranberry Township, Pa., August 26, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced it has filed an appeal with the Czech Anti-Monopoly Office to protest the decision by CEZ to select Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) as the preferred bidder for the construction of two new nuclear reactors at the Dukovany power plant.

Westinghouse AP300™ Small Modular Reactor Approved for United Kingdom’s Generic Design Assessment

The approval is the first step in the technology licencing process to make SMRs a reality in the U.K.

Lancashire, United Kingdom, Aug. 23, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today it has received formal approval from the U.K. Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to enter the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) for the AP300™ Small Modular Reactor (SMR).

Westinghouse Receives First-Ever Approval for Incremental Burnup by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Incremental burnup increases fuel utilization and reduces fuel cycle costs for U.S. utilities

Cranberry Township, Pa., August 15, 2024 - Westinghouse Electric Company received the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval for an increase in the burnup limit for the Westinghouse Encore® fuel designs. This allows better nuclear fuel efficiency, longer times between reactor refuels and lower operating costs.