--- title: UK News & Insights | Westinghouse (4) description: What’s next for nuclear energy in the UK? Westinghouse is driving change and making news as a result of our innovation and technology leadership. Stay up to date on the latest news on our investment in the future of nuclear energy in the UK right here, where our communications team strives to bring you the information that matters the most. (4) --- ![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 Signs Key Contract for AP1000® Reactor with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild to Support Bulgaria’s Energy Future](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-signs-kozloduy-contract-in-bulgaria) #### Contract Confirms the AP1000® Reactor as the Most Advanced and Proven Technology Available to Serve the Need for Competitive, Clean and Secure Energy Cranberry Township, PA, June 14, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company today announced it signed a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild for a new AP1000® reactor to be located at the Kozloduy site. Work is commencing per the agreement to assess Bulgarian industry and the existing infrastructure at the Kozloduy site for its potential to support the construction of an AP1000 reactor. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-signs-kozloduy-contract-in-bulgaria) ## [Westinghouse Strengthens Nuclear Safety in Ukraine with Advanced Cooling System Upgrades at Energoatom’s VVER-440 Reactors](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-energoatom-rivne-vver440-contract) #### Long-Term Containment Cooling Systems Are a Key Safety Enhancement for Severe Accident Management Rivne, Ukraine, June 13, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today it has signed a contract with Energoatom to design, manufacture and deliver Long-Term Containment Cooling Systems as part of the modernization of Rivne Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 in northern Ukraine. The cooling systems will greatly improve safety margins at the site by ensuring stable heat removal and effective containment depressurization in the case of an accident. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-energoatom-rivne-vver440-contract) ## [Westinghouse and Fortum Sign MOUs to Evaluate AP1000® Reactors and AP300™ Small Modular Reactors in Finland and Sweden](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-and-fortum-sign-mous-to-evaluate-ap1000-reactors-and-ap300-small-modular-reactors-in-finland-and-sweden) #### Deployment of Multiple Advanced Reactors Would Achieve Clean Energy Goals Helsinki, Finland, June 7, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Finland’s Fortum today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding to study the possibilities for the development and deployment of AP1000® and AP300™ reactor projects in Finland and Sweden. The MOUs establish a framework of collaboration for detailed technical and commercial discussions and explore cooperation on the next steps to implement Westinghouse reactor technologies in both countries. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-and-fortum-sign-mous-to-evaluate-ap1000-reactors-and-ap300-small-modular-reactors-in-finland-and-sweden) ## [Westinghouse Announces New President of eVinci™ Microreactor Business](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-announces-new-president-of-evinci-microreactor-business) #### Experienced Nuclear Leader Jon Ball Named to Lead Next Phase of Global Deployment Cranberry Township, PA, June 5, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company has announced the appointment of Jon Ball as President, eVinci™ Microreactor, effective June 5, 2023. In this new role, Jon will establish Westinghouse’s standalone, global accelerator for our innovative eVinci microreactor technology, with a focus on advanced design, commercialization, manufacturing and deployment. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-announces-new-president-of-evinci-microreactor-business) ## [Westinghouse and Astrobotic Team to Power Outer Space with eVinci™ Microreactor Technology](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-and-astrobotic-team-to-power-outer-space-with-evinci-microreactor-technology) #### Agreement Establishes Cooperation Between Industry Leaders in Nuclear and Space Applications Cranberry Township, PA, June 1, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Astrobotic today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on space technology programs for NASA and the Department of Defense. 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