Westinghouse Electric Company and BWXT Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally.
BWXT Canada may manufacture key components for AP1000 and AP300 reactors, including steam generators and reactor vessels.
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The partnership is part of a series of agreements with Canadian firms to bolster Westinghouse’s global AP1000 and AP300 initiatives.
BWXT Canada specialises in pressurised water reactor steam generators, nuclear fuel and critical plant components, ensuring a reliable supply of major components for Westinghouse’s AP1000 and AP300 projects.
BWXT commercial operations president John MacQuarrie stated: “BWXT has unmatched manufacturing capabilities that support the global current and future nuclear fleets.
“We are ready to leverage our highly skilled Canadian workforce and decades of experience to bring Westinghouse’s designs to life and expand the power of clean energy around the globe.”
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By GlobalDataWestinghouse anticipates generating C$1bn ($705.69m) in gross domestic product (GDP) per AP1000 unit built outside Canada, leveraging local suppliers.
A four-unit AP1000 facility in Canada could power three million homes, contributing C$28.7bn in GDP during construction and C$8.1bn annually in operations.
It is expected to create 12,000 full-time Canadian jobs and offer Canadian firms’ opportunities to support more than 30 AP1000 units worldwide.
Westinghouse Energy Systems president Dan Lipman stated: “BWXT Canada is a leading supply chain partner that will help us deliver North America’s next AP1000 project on time and on budget.
“In addition, we see them as a key player supporting global AP1000 and AP300 projects, which will benefit the Canadian economy by employing local trades and creating jobs in Canada.”
Westinghouse Electric Company has recently achieved a major milestone with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) approval of the eVinci microreactor’s Advanced Logic System (ALS) Version 2 instrumentation and control (I&C) platform.
This approval, outlined in a final safety evaluation based on two topical reports, establishes the eVinci microreactor as the first of its kind to have an NRC-approved I&C system, setting the stage for its potential autonomous operation in the future.
