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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. 

Westinghouse Marks First Production of LEU+ ADOPT™ Fuel Pellets

LEU+ ADOPT™ pellets will improve fuel cycle safety and reactor operational costs

Lancashire, England, August 7, 2024 - Westinghouse Electric Company has completed the first pressing of its Low Enriched Uranium (LEU+) ADOPT™ nuclear fuel pellets for commercial application at its Springfields Fuel Manufacturing Facility in the UK. This milestone was achieved in partnership with Southern Nuclear and the support of the U.S. Department of Energy.

Westinghouse Announces New President of Its Energy Systems Business Unit

Cranberry Township, Pa., August 1, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that Dan Lipman has been appointed president of its Energy Systems business unit. In this role, Mr. Lipman will be responsible to deploy the AP1000® pressurized water reactor and AP300™ small modular reactor, as well as advanced reactor development and other non-nuclear energy systems, including long-duration energy storage.

Westinghouse’s Additive Manufacturing Innovation Improves Safety and Efficiency in Operating Nuclear Reactors

This industry-first milestone increases bottom nozzle debris resistance from 65% to 96%

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., June. 26, 2024 – In an industry first, Westinghouse Electric Company used additive manufacturing (AM) to fabricate bottom nozzles that improve debris capture and fuel endurance within its fuel assemblies. The nozzles were integrated into four Lead Test Assemblies delivered to Alabama Power’s Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant operated by Southern Nuclear, in the first quarter of 2024.

SaskPower, Westinghouse and Cameco Sign MOU to Explore Reactor and Fuel Supply Potential

SaskPower, Westinghouse and Cameco Sign MOU graphic

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 17, 2024 – Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower), Westinghouse Electric Company (Westinghouse) and Cameco Corporation (Cameco) (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to evaluate the potential of Westinghouse’s nuclear reactor technology and the associated nuclear fuel supply chain required for Saskatchewan’s future clean power needs.

Westinghouse Unveils New Global Engineering Hub Bringing New Jobs to Kitchener, Ontario

Kitchener, Ontario, June 11, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the launch of a new global engineering hub in Kitchener, Ontario. The 13,000-square-foot office opening further demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to Canada, its customers and its workforce.

Westinghouse Delivers First VVER-1000 Fuel Reload to Bulgaria

New Fuel Ensures Supply Diversification for Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant

Sofia, Bulgaria – May 29, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company delivered the first reload of VVER-1000 fuel assemblies to Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in April, marking a key fuel diversification milestone in Bulgaria. The loading of the new fuel into KNPP Unit 5 was celebrated today at an event attended by Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria Dimitar Glavchev, Minister of Energy Vladimir Malinov and the U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria Kenneth Merten.

Westinghouse 2023 Sustainability Report Highlights Progress to Deliver a Net-Zero Future

Cranberry Township, PA, May 28, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company released its 2023 Sustainability Report today. The report provides the latest updates on the company’s efforts to integrate sustainability throughout its business and deliver clean, affordable and secure nuclear energy for a carbon-free future.

Westinghouse Celebrates Milestone Achievement as AP1000® Technology Powers Plant Vogtle Unit 4 into Commercial Operation

Cranberry Township, PA, April 29, 2024 – Today, the second U.S.-based Gen III+ advanced nuclear Westinghouse AP1000® reactor entered commercial operation at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, Georgia. Westinghouse congratulates Southern Company, Georgia Power and the project partners for this major milestone at Vogtle Unit 4.