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Westinghouse Hosts Global Government and Industry Leaders during the Inaugural 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Westinghouse was honored to be selected as an official site visit of the 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum being held in Pittsburgh.

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  • Westinghouse was honored to be selected as an official site visit of the 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum being held in Pittsburgh.
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    The innovation we saw today at Westinghouse demonstrates their critical role and leadership in supporting the global clean energy transition, said Dr. Kathryn Huff, U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy.
  • Westinghouse proudly welcomes these global leaders to our hometown and to our headquarters, said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse President and CEO.
  • For full programming of the weeks activities at the 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum, visit the website .

Bechtel salutes Georgia Power and Southern Nuclear for regulatory approval milestone that enables Vogtle Unit 3 fuel load

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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WAYNESBORO, Ga., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel today congratulated Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear, and thousands of workers at the Vogtle project on the receipt of a historic regulatory finding from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Unit 3, in Waynesboro, Georgia, is the first of only two new nuclear units currently under construction in the United States.

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  • WAYNESBORO, Ga., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel today congratulated Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear, and thousands of workers at the Vogtle project on the receipt of a historic regulatory finding from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
  • Unit 3, in Waynesboro, Georgia, is the first of only two new nuclear units currently under construction in the United States.
  • No further NRC findings are necessary in order for Southern Nuclear to load fuel or begin the startup sequence for the new unit.
  • "Our congratulations go out to Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear, and the thousands of men and women who have worked to make this extraordinary milestone a reality," said Bechtel Project Director John Atwell.

Westinghouse Congratulates Partners on Plant Vogtle Milestones

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear, and other project partners on a major milestone in the completion of the Plant Vogtle Unit 3 AP1000 plant near Waynesboro, GA. On Wednesday, August 3, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) provided authorization via a 103(g) finding to Southern Nuclear to load fuel and begin operation.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear, and other project partners on a major milestone in the completion of the Plant Vogtle Unit 3 AP1000 plant near Waynesboro, GA. On Wednesday, August 3, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) provided authorization via a 103(g) finding to Southern Nuclear to load fuel and begin operation.
  • With the NRC approval, the next steps for Plant Vogtle Unit 3 are to load fuel into the reactor, begin the startup sequence, and move towards commercial operation.
  • Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear technologies to utilities globally.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.

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

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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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.

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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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Monday, July 11, 2022
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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.

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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.

Bechtel, Toshiba join forces to pursue Polish nuclear plant projects

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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RESTON, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel, a trusted engineering, construction, and project management partner to the global nuclear industry for nearly 70 years, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Toshiba America Energy Systems and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions to pursue a new civil nuclear power plant project in Poland.

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  • Toshiba is the latest company to join the group of U.S. and Polish companies organizing a team led by Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company.
  • The plant would be Poland's first nuclear power station as the country transitions away from coal-fired energy while maintaining its energy independence.
  • "Any new nuclear plant requires expertise from proven companies with the required certifications," said Ahmet Tokpinar, general manager of Bechtel's Nuclear Power business line.
  • "We are honored to be partnering with Bechtel as this exciting opportunity develops to support Poland's new nuclear power plant pursuits," said Kentaro Takagi, president and CEO, Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation.

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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Friday, June 3, 2022
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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.

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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 and Hyundai Engineering & Construction Explore Nuclear Energy Projects, Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Westinghouse Electric Company and Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly participate in global AP1000 plant opportunities.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company and Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly participate in global AP1000 plant opportunities.
  • Yoon Young-Joon, CEO of Hyundai E&C said, "The Strategic Cooperation agreement enables Hyundai E&C to have an opportunity to demonstrate our exceptional engineering, procurement and construction capabilities applied to Westinghouse's AP1000 plant.
  • Also, Hyundais presence in the green energy sector is expected to grow by jointly participating in the global conventional nuclear power plant projects led by Westinghouse.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.

Four Additional Westinghouse AP1000® Reactors to Be Built in China

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Westinghouse Electric Company celebrates the recent approval by Chinas State Council to proceed with construction of four additional AP1000 reactors, increasing the global AP1000 fleet to 10 units.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company celebrates the recent approval by Chinas State Council to proceed with construction of four additional AP1000 reactors, increasing the global AP1000 fleet to 10 units.
  • The four Westinghouse units operating today utilize the most advanced, proven AP1000 technology and have set industry records with their outstanding startup, availability, and operational performance.
  • The Westinghouse AP1000 plant is a fantastic, versatile and proven reactor.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.

Bechtel forges partnerships with Polish companies for civil nuclear program

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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WARSAW, Poland, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel, a trusted leader in engineering, construction, and project management, today signed Memoranda of Understanding with 12 Polish companies for the potential development of two new civil nuclear power plants as that nation seeks to transition to cleaner energy sources while retaining its independence. The MOUs were signed during a ceremony at the U.S. ambassador's residence in Warsaw.

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  • The companies provide services ranging from earthwork and infrastructure construction to concrete, tunnelling, electrical installations, and heavy cranes.
  • "Construction of these power plants would require Polish expertise and thousands of skilled, Polish workers," said Ahmet Tokpinar, general manager of Bechtel's Nuclear Power business line.
  • "As the EPC partner for these projects, Bechtel intends to join with a large number of Polish companies as key members of our subcontracting team.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Poland is pleased to support Bechtel and Westinghouse as they select local Polish suppliers for this strategic project."