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(5) --- ![X](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hubfs/Blog/pg_blog_search_x.png) [![Westinghouse](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hubfs/Blog/WEC_Logo_blog_278x67.png "Westinghouse")](https://westinghousenuclear.com/uknuclear) ![WEC-eVinci-heat pipe2](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/hubfs/News%20and%20Press%20Releases/WEC-eVinci-heat%20pipe2.jpg "WEC-eVinci-heat pipe2") Investing in the UK’s future [Westinghouse UK](https://www.westinghousenuclear.com/uknuclear) > [News & Insights](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights) ### Categories - [AP1000 (22)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/tag/ap1000) - [AP300 (2)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/tag/ap300) - [Micro Reactors (1)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/tag/micro-reactors) - [News Releases (12)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/tag/news-releases) - [Nuclear Fuel (12)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/tag/nuclear-fuel) - [Our People & Culture (7)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/tag/our-people-culture) - [Safety, Reliability & Sustainability (1)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/tag/safety-reliability-sustainability) - [Technology & Innovation (3)](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/tag/technology-innovation) ## [Westinghouse and Bechtel Solidify Project Team for AP1000® Nuclear Power Program in Poland](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-and-bechtel-solidify-project-team-for-ap1000-nuclear-power-program-in-poland) #### Consortium Principles Agreement Outlines Roadmap to Project Completion Warsaw, Poland – May 25, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company, Bechtel and Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe today signed an agreement defining the principles of the parties' cooperation in the design and construction of Poland's first nuclear power plant. The agreement sets out a plan for the delivery of the project and confirms the implementation of the next major stage of Poland's flagship nuclear energy initiative. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-and-bechtel-solidify-project-team-for-ap1000-nuclear-power-program-in-poland) ## [Westinghouse Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report) #### Company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 Cranberry Township, PA, May 15, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company released its inaugural [Sustainability Report](https://www.westinghousenuclear.com/Portals/0/about/Westinghouse%202023%20ESG%20Report.pdf?ver=wco9fQumocInXuIxnbHOKg%3d%3d) today. This report highlights our work to deliver clean energy technology globally, protect the environment, embed sustainability throughout our business and invest in our employees and communities across the world. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report) ## [Westinghouse Submits AP300™ SMR Regulatory Engagement Plan to Nuclear Regulatory Commission](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-submits-ap300-smr-reg-engagement-plan-to-nrc) #### Key Document Outlines Path Forward Toward Design Certification Cranberry Township, PA, May 9, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today the submission of its pre-application Regulatory Engagement Plan with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the game-changing AP300™ small modular reactor (SMR). The [AP300 SMR](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAiLnKAEc6E) is based on the proven, licensed Westinghouse AP1000® reactor, the only Gen III+ advanced nuclear technology operating in the world. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-submits-ap300-smr-reg-engagement-plan-to-nrc) ## [Westinghouse Unveils Game-Changing AP300™ Small Modular Reactor for Mid-Sized Nuclear Technology](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-launches-ap300-smr) #### AP300™ SMR Offers Most Robust Delivery Model and Attractive Value Proposition Cranberry Township, PA, May 4, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company today launched its newest nuclear technology, the AP300™ small modular reactor (SMR), a 300-MWe single-loop pressurized water reactor. The AP300 SMR design is scaled from the advanced, proven AP1000® reactor and is the only SMR truly based on an Nth-of-a-kind operating plant. 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