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Westinghouse Congratulates Energoatom on Start of AP1000® Work at Khmelnytskyi NPP

Milestone Reinforces Ukraine’s Commitments to Climate, Energy Security Goals

NETISHYN, UKRAINE, April 15, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear utility of Ukraine, on the start of AP1000® activities at Khmelnytskyi Unit 5 in Ukraine. This is a critical first step in advancing the commitment made by both companies under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2022 for the deployment of nine AP1000 reactors in Ukraine.

Westinghouse Expands AP1000® Supply Chain with Bulgaria MOU Signings

Suppliers to Support AP1000 Deployment at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant and Globally

Sofia, Bulgaria, April 12, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company today signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with 17 significant Bulgarian suppliers to support the upcoming AP1000® nuclear projects at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant site in northern Bulgaria, and other projects throughout the region. This milestone is a result of ongoing engagement with local suppliers following the Westinghouse Supplier Symposium held in February 2024 with Bulgarian companies.

Westinghouse Releases New Report on Economic Impact of AP1000® Deployment in Poland & Down Selects Key Polish Suppliers

Study Finds Initial PLN 118.3 Billion to be Generated for GDP with PLN 38 Billion More Annually

Warsaw, Poland, April 9, 2024 – Today, Westinghouse Electric Company released an independent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) outlining the considerable economic footprint of deploying six AP1000® units in Poland.

Westinghouse Announces Executive Management Appointments

Cranberry Township, PA, April 1, 2024 – Westinghouse today announced key changes to its leadership team. Effective immediately:

  • Ron Timperio is appointed Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Operations Services 
  • Adam Silverstein is appointed Executive Vice President, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety 

Westinghouse Produces 1,000th Additive Manufacturing Component for VVER-440 Fuel

AM reduces production costs and lead time while achieving the highest industry safety standards

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., March 20, 2024 - Westinghouse Electric Company recently reached a significant milestone by manufacturing its 1,000th fuel flow plate using Additive Manufacturing (AM). It represents an industry achievement as the first ever safety-related AM components to enter serial production.

Westinghouse, Slovenia’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry Host Supplier Event for AP1000® Reactor and AP300™ Small Modular Reactor Deployment

Krško, Slovenia, March 8, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia recently welcomed more than 40 vendors to a Supplier Symposium in Krško. The event builds upon the decades long partnership between Westinghouse and the Slovenian nuclear industry to discuss new opportunities for AP1000® reactor and AP300TM small modular reactor projects in country and globally.

Westinghouse Releases Report on Economic Impact of AP1000® Deployment in Canada

Study Finds Initial $28.7 Billion Canadian Dollars to be Generated for GDP with $8.1 Billion More Annually

Ontario, Canada, Feb. 28, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company released a comprehensive, independent report today from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) outlining the significant economic impact for Canada by deploying four AP1000® reactor units in Ontario.

Westinghouse Welcomes Bulgarian Suppliers to Symposium to Support AP1000® Project Opportunities

Sofia, Bulgaria, Feb. 23, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company welcomed representatives from over 50 companies to its Bulgarian Supplier Symposium this week. The event offered a forum to engage with potential suppliers in support of the two AP1000® reactors selected by Bulgaria for the Kozloduy nuclear site.

Westinghouse Organizes VVER Fuel Forum with Customers

Energoatom Reported Strong Performance of New Westinghouse VVER-440 Fuel

Bratislava, SLOVAKIA – February 22, 2024 – Westinghouse organized the 5th annual VVER Fuel Forum in Bratislava with representatives from six utilities. The forum, hosted by Slovenské elektrárne, provided the opportunity to share experiences and best practices with VVER-1000 and VVER-440 fuel deployment in operating reactors.

Westinghouse Awarded Contract to Evaluate AP1000® Reactors in Support of Netherlands’ Energy Future

Feasibility Study to Evaluate Deployment of Two Reactors at Borssele Nuclear Power Station

Cranberry Township, PA – Feb. 20, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today the signing of a contract with the Dutch government to conduct a Technical Feasibility Study (TFS) assessing the deployment of AP1000® reactors in support of their nuclear new-build strategy.