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Diversifying the sources of VVER fuel will be fully achieved by strengthening European capabilities in design, manufacturing, and supply while accelerating the capacity-building process. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-led-project-will-secure-vver-fuel-supply-in-europe-and-ukraine) ## [Westinghouse Begins Vendor Design Review for eVinci™ Microreactor with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-begins-vendor-design-review-for-evinci-microreactor-with-canadian-nuclear-safety-commission) #### Submissions are Critical First Step on Path to Successful Deployment in Canada Cranberry Township, PA, July 05, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today it has submitted the first set of Vendor Design Review documents to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for the eVinci™ microreactor. The submissions will enable early identification and resolution of potential regulatory and technical issues as the eVinci technology advances through the design process. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-begins-vendor-design-review-for-evinci-microreactor-with-canadian-nuclear-safety-commission) ## [Westinghouse Selected for Contract Extension to Fuel UK Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-selected-for-contract-extension-to-fuel-uk-advanced-gas-cooled-reactors) Springfields, United Kingdom – June 28, 2023 --Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that it has signed an agreement with EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (NGL) to supply fuel to Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors (AGR) from its Springfields fuel fabrication facility. 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