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

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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 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 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.