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Westinghouse Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for HALEU Contract

Oct. 8, 2024 — Westinghouse Government Services LLC has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to provide deconversion services for the production of enriched High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) from new domestic capacity. The scope of work for a 10-year period is in support of the mission of the Office of Nuclear Energy in coordination with the Idaho Operations Office.

Westinghouse Announces Creation of New Business Units to Support Global Nuclear Operating Fleet

Cranberry Township, Pa., October 1, 2024 – Today Westinghouse Electric Company announced that it will transform its Operating Plant Services business into two new global business units: Long-Term Operations and Outage & Maintenance Services, effective January 1.

Westinghouse Expands Canadian Supply Chain with Key MoUs

Suppliers to Support Deployments of Advanced Reactor Fleet in Canada and Globally

Peterborough, Ontario, September 26, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced the signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with three significant Canadian suppliers to support nuclear new build projects in Canada and around the world. This milestone strengthens Westinghouse’s deep commitment to Canada’s economy and further develops the nation’s nuclear supply chain to support Westinghouse’s global fleet of advanced reactors.

Westinghouse AP300™ SMR Downselected by Great British Nuclear for Final Round of UK Newbuild Programme

The only design based on a licensed, operating reactor shortlisted in competition to develop innovative nuclear technology for UK energy security

Springfields, United Kingdom – September 25, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced its AP300™ Small Modular Reactor (SMR) has been downselected for the final phase of Great British Nuclear’s (GBN) competitive SMR technology selection process.

Westinghouse and Bechtel Welcome Investment in Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Industry leaders gather to reaffirm commitment to project and community as Polish government announces funding

Warsaw, Poland, September 23, 2024 —Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel welcome the intention of the Polish government to allocate 60 billion zloty to fund the country’s first nuclear power plant.

Westinghouse Submits Preliminary Safety Design Report to Site eVinci™ Test Reactor at Idaho National Laboratory

Key Milestone Advances eVinci Microreactor Testing for Commercial Market

Cranberry Township, PA, September 16, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced it has submitted its eVinci™ Microreactor Preliminary Safety Design Report (PSDR) to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC). Westinghouse is the first reactor developer to reach this milestone in support of siting its test reactor at NRIC’s Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) test bed at Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

Westinghouse and Hyundai Team for AP1000® Opportunities in Sweden and Finland

Stockholm, Sweden, September 10, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Hyundai Engineering & Construction Company have signed a teaming agreement to pursue AP1000® technology opportunities in Sweden and Finland.

Westinghouse Releases Economic Impact Report on AP300™ SMR Deployment in Czechia

Study Reveals Initial Economic Contribution of Kč 292.7 Billion to GDP with an Additional Kč 95.3 Billion Annually Once Units are Operational

Prague, Czechia, September 10, 2024 – Today, Westinghouse Electric Company released a comprehensive, independent report conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) highlighting the substantial economic benefits of deploying 3 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power through a fleet of AP300™ small modular reactors (SMRs) in Czechia.

Westinghouse Unveils Pioneering Nuclear Generative AI System

New industry-specific GenAI will enable customers to develop nuclear AI solutions

London, United Kingdom, Sept. 4, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company launched its Hive™ nuclear-specific Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) System to deliver custom GenAI solutions for its global customer base. The Hive System will be a game-changing capability that will drive improved cost and schedule through the entire reactor lifecycle from design, licensing, manufacturing, construction and operations.

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.