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Last month, the Polish government selected the proven Westinghouse AP1000® reactor for its first-ever nuclear energy program. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-polskie-elektrownie-jadrowe-agreement) ## [Westinghouse Ready to Deliver for the Czech Republic with Help from Bechtel](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-submits-cz-bid) #### Proposal Could Lead to Deployment of Multiple AP1000® Advanced Reactors Cranberry Township, PA, November 30, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company today submitted its proposal to support the Czech Republic’s planned expansion of its nuclear power fleet with the AP1000® reactor, the world’s most advanced, proven nuclear reactor in operation globally. [Read more](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/westinghouse-submits-cz-bid) ## [Westinghouse Selected for Poland's New Nuclear Power Program](https://info.westinghousenuclear.com/uk/news-insights/poland-selects-wec-ap1000) #### Historic Partnership Supports Poland’s Energy Goals with Proven Reactor Technology Cranberry Township, PA, November 2, 2022 – The Polish government announced today that it has selected Westinghouse Electric Company’s AP1000® nuclear reactor technology to advance the country’s clean and secure energy future. 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