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Westinghouse and CORE POWER Partner for Floating Nuclear Power Plants Using eVinci™ Microreactors

Cooperative Agreement to Bring the Advantages of Nuclear Power to Maritime and Coastal Applications


Cranberry Township, PA, November 25, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company and CORE POWER today announced the formalization of a cooperative agreement for the design and development of a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) using the industry-leading eVinci™ microreactor.

Westinghouse Appoints New President for Canada

Toronto, Ontario, November 13, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company today named John Gorman as its newly appointed President, Westinghouse Canada. In this role, Mr. Gorman will be responsible for leading all external affairs in Canada with responsibility to drive strategic growth across Westinghouse’s full suite of product and service offerings.

Westinghouse Hosts Canadian Suppliers at Symposium for Global Advanced Reactor Fleet

Program Highlights Supply Chain Opportunities for AP1000® Reactor, AP300™ Small Modular Reactor and eVinci™ Microreactor

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Dr. Rita Baranwal, Senior Vice President for the AP300™ SMR, speaks to suppliers.


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, November 12, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company welcomed 116 suppliers and local organizations to a Saskatchewan Supplier Symposium on November 8, 2024. The day-long event provided a forum for potential suppliers to learn about supporting Westinghouse’s new-build projects in Canada and globally.

Westinghouse Signs Contract for Engineering of AP1000® Reactors in Bulgaria

Engineering Services Contract Begins the Licensing, Permitting, Project Management and Site Planning Process 

Sofia, Bulgaria, November 4, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. and Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP - New Build EAD today signed the Engineering Services Contract for two AP1000® reactors to be built at the Kozloduy site. Bulgarian Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev, Bulgarian Minister of Energy Vladimir Malinov, U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria Kenneth Merten, Executive Director of Kozloduy NPP - New Build Petyo Ivanov, Senior Vice President of Westinghouse Energy Systems Elias Gedeon, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction President and CEO Yoon Young-Joon attended the signing ceremony in Sofia.

Westinghouse Extends Key Contract to Build AP1000® Reactors in Bulgaria

Extension of Front-End Engineering and Design Contract Underscores Progress of Kozloduy Project 

Sofia, Bulgaria, October 23, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced it signed an extension to the current Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild for two AP1000® reactors. This extension builds on the progress being made on the Kozloduy expansion project, as well as the support Westinghouse is providing for nuclear fuel diversification and operations at Kozloduy.