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Updated: Westinghouse Welcomes Potential Canadian Financing for Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Funding Interest Signals Canada’s Nuclear Supply Chain is Ready to Work for Global New Build Projects 

Peterborough, Ontario, December 9, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company welcomes the Letter of Interest (LOI) for up to U.S. $1.45 billion ($2.02 billion CAD) in potential financing from Export Development Canada (EDC) to support the sale of goods and services by Canadian suppliers to build Poland’s AP1000 project, its first nuclear power plant. Westinghouse will help facilitate the potential financing for Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ), the state-owned company that is responsible for developing the plant at the Lubiatowo-Kopalino site in Pomerania.

Westinghouse and Seaspan Sign MoU for AP1000® and AP300™ Projects

Agreement Supports Deployment of Advanced Reactors in Canada and Globally

Peterborough, Ontario, October 10, 2024 — Westinghouse Electric Company and Seaspan ULC announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and around the world. Under the agreement, Seaspan has the potential to manufacture key AP1000® and AP300™ reactor components, including pipe spools and steel structures.

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 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 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 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.

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.