Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine

Westinghouse Congratulates Energoatom on Start of AP1000® Work at Khmelnytskyi NPP

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024

Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear utility of Ukraine, on the start of AP1000® activities at Khmelnytskyi Unit 5 in Ukraine.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear utility of Ukraine, on the start of AP1000® activities at Khmelnytskyi Unit 5 in Ukraine.
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    Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Energoatom on the start of AP1000® activities at Khmelnytskyi Unit 5 in Ukraine.
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    Today’s news follows the arrival of the first batch of Westinghouse VVER-1000 nuclear fuel for the two operating units at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant in March 2024.
  • This milestone strengthens the existing strategic partnership between Westinghouse and Energoatom to supply all VVER nuclear fuel for the country’s nuclear fleet.

Cameco and Energoatom Agree on Commercial Terms to Supply Ukraine’s Full Natural UF6 Needs through 2035

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Mercredi, février 8, 2023

Key commercial terms, such as pricing mechanism, volume and tenor, have been agreed to, but the contract is subject to finalization, which is anticipated in the first quarter of 2023.

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  • Key commercial terms, such as pricing mechanism, volume and tenor, have been agreed to, but the contract is subject to finalization, which is anticipated in the first quarter of 2023.
  • “Energoatom will keep working on achieving the energy independence of Ukraine.
  • Commercial arrangements between Cameco and Energoatom began modestly in 2018 and have grown today into a significant strategic partnership.”
    The 12-year agreement will run from 2024 through 2035, with all deliveries in the form of UF6.
  • Financial terms of the contract are confidential and will not be released.

Energoatom and Westinghouse Launch U.S. Internships for Nuclear Energy Professionals

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Mercredi, août 3, 2022

Westinghouse Electric Company and SE NNEGC Energoatom announced today a partnership to offer immersive internships and development opportunities for 60 Ukrainian nuclear energy professionals and graduate-level students.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company and SE NNEGC Energoatom announced today a partnership to offer immersive internships and development opportunities for 60 Ukrainian nuclear energy professionals and graduate-level students.
  • The Westinghouse training program will provide a unique experience to Ukrainian professionals and university students for advancement within the nuclear energy industry as we begin implementing AP1000 plant projects across Ukraine, said David Durham, President Energy Systems at Westinghouse.
  • Opening our world class facilities to Ukraines current and future nuclear professionals reinforces the strong partnership Westinghouse has with Energoatom and Ukraine.
  • In June 2022, Westinghouse and Energoatom expanded agreements for Westinghouse to supply all nuclear fuel for the Energoatom operating fleet in Ukraine and to build nine AP1000 plants across the country.

Energoatom and Westinghouse Begin AP1000® Plant License Process in Ukraine

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Lundi, juillet 11, 2022

In the agreement, Westinghouse will provide AP1000 plant technical information in support of Energoatoms feasibility study update for the construction of two AP1000 reactors at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Ukraine.

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  • In the agreement, Westinghouse will provide AP1000 plant technical information in support of Energoatoms feasibility study update for the construction of two AP1000 reactors at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Ukraine.
  • The effort advances the previously signed agreement between Westinghouse and Energoatom to construct AP1000 plants at Khmelnystskyi NPP units 5 and 6, commence the licensing process, and further develop Ukraines clean energy initiatives.
  • We stand ready to provide our AP1000 plant technology and equipment in Ukraine and are continually inspired by our strategic partners unwavering determination and resilience.
  • In June 2022, Westinghouse and Energoatom expanded agreements for Westinghouse to supply all nuclear fuel for the Energoatom operating fleet in Ukraine and to build nine AP1000 plants across the country.

Energoatom and Westinghouse Reaffirm Clean Energy Partnership, Announce Expanded Cooperation on Westinghouse-supplied VVER Fuel and AP1000® Plants to be Built in Ukraine

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Vendredi, juin 3, 2022

Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and Swedish Ambassador to Ukraine Tobias Thyberg witnessed the signing of this historic agreement and participated in the site tour.

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  • Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and Swedish Ambassador to Ukraine Tobias Thyberg witnessed the signing of this historic agreement and participated in the site tour.
  • Building off existing agreements, Energoatom selected Westinghouse to fully supply nuclear fuel for its installed fleet based on a strong partnership and shared commitment to energy security.
  • The fuel will be supplied out of Westinghouses fabrication site in Vsters, Sweden, with continued localization of fuel assembly component production in Ukraine.
  • Atomenergomash, a subdivision of Energoatom, is currently completing qualification to manufacture top and bottom nozzles for Westinghouse fuel.

Westinghouse Electric Company and Energoatom Sign Contract for First AP1000 Unit in Ukraine

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Lundi, novembre 22, 2021

Westinghouse Electric Company and Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear utility of Ukraine, signed a contract in Kyiv, Ukraine, today outlining the details of their agreement to bring Westinghouse AP1000 reactors to Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant.

Key Points: 
  • Westinghouse Electric Company and Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear utility of Ukraine, signed a contract in Kyiv, Ukraine, today outlining the details of their agreement to bring Westinghouse AP1000 reactors to Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant.
  • This agreement initiates engineering and procurement of long-lead items for the first Westinghouse AP1000 unit at the Khmelnytskyi site.
  • The signing ceremony was attended by Ukraine Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, and United States Charge daffaires to Ukraine, Kristina Kvien.
  • In August it was announced that Energoatom had selected Westinghouse AP1000 technology for its long-term goals to develop new nuclear power plants in Ukraine.