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The National
5 days ago
- Business
- The National
UAE's Enec signs pact with Westinghouse to boost nuclear energy adoption in US
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (Enec) and Westinghouse Electric Company in the US have signed a preliminary agreement to boost the use of advanced nuclear energy solutions in America. Under the agreement, the companies will explore ways to accelerate the use of the AP1000 nuclear reactor in the US, Enec said in a statement on Friday. They will also work together to build and restart projects in the US, develop commercial and operational deployment models for AP1000 reactors, and fuel supply chains, operations and maintenance services. The agreement, signed in Washington, is aligned with US priorities to quadruple the nation's nuclear power generation by 2050 to meet rising energy demand, including from the expansion of artificial intelligence and the technology sector. 'The world is turning to nuclear energy as a necessity for delivering clean and reliable baseload electricity to meet power demand in parallel with protecting the grid,' said Mohamed Al Hammadi, managing director and chief executive of Enec. 'This marks a significant step in supporting the US's bold ambitions to rapidly expand its nuclear fleet.' Nuclear power is regarded as clean energy because it does not create the same emissions as fossil fuels. The UAE government seeks to hit a 2030 target of generating 30 per cent of its energy from clean sources, including renewable energy and nuclear power. The four units of Enec's flagship Barakah nuclear energy plant are generating 40 terawatt-hours of clean electricity a year for the UAE. The plant generates about 25 per cent of the nation's electricity. Enec, part of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ, is now looking beyond the Barakah plant as it seeks to capitalise on its expertise on large-scale plant development, advanced reactors, research and development and clean molecules. As part of its strategy, Enec is pursuing opportunities for investment, collaboration and deployment of nuclear technology internationally to boost energy security and sustainability, the statement said. Watch: Former US energy secretary praises UAE's building of nuclear reactors In May this year, the UAE company teamed up with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy to jointly evaluate the deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology internationally. Enec is a member of the World Association of Nuclear Operators and is aligned on US operating standards and its regulatory environment. 'The US has a bold vision to have 10 large-scale nuclear reactors under construction by 2030,' said Dan Sumner, interim chief executive of Westinghouse. The company provides nuclear and other clean power technologies and services globally. It supplied the world's first commercial pressurised water reactor in 1957.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company, Westinghouse Electric Company sign agreement to accelerate nuclear energy solutions in the US
25 July 2025 11:35 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Westinghouse Electric Company have signed an agreement to explore collaboration opportunities for the deployment of advanced nuclear energy solutions in the in Washington DC, the agreement is aligned with US priorities to quadruple the nation's nuclear generation by 2050 to meet rising power demand, including from the expansion of AI and the technology sector. The collaboration will leverage ENEC's world-class expertise in large-scale nuclear development and operations and Westinghouse's industry leading nuclear the agreement, the companies will explore ways to accelerate the deployment of the fully licensed, construction-ready AP1000 reactor in the US. In addition, ENEC and Westinghouse will look at ways to collaborate across a broad range of opportunities, including new build and restart projects in the US, development of commercial and operational deployment models for AP1000 reactors, and fuel supply chains, operations and maintenance Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, said: "The world is turning to nuclear energy as a necessity for delivering clean and reliable baseload electricity to meet power demand in parallel with protecting the grid. With ENEC's proven track record in developing one of the world's most advanced nuclear energy programs, our collaboration with Westinghouse brings together two leaders in our fields. This marks a significant step in supporting the US's bold ambitions to rapidly expand its nuclear fleet, reinforcing the deep and long-standing energy partnership between the UAE and the US.'Dan Sumner, Interim CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company, said: 'As the world's most proven, advanced Gen III+ technology in operation, the AP1000 reactor can be deployed rapidly to meet the needs of a power-hungry world. We look forward to partnering with ENEC to explore new AP1000 projects globally while providing ongoing support to Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.' The partnership aligns with ENEC's broader strategy to pursue opportunities for investment, collaboration and deployment of nuclear technologies internationally, to support the rapid delivery of civil nuclear energy to boost energy security and sustainability. By sharing the expertise and insights gained from the successful delivery and operation of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, ENEC is supporting other countries and organisations seeking to integrate nuclear energy into their clean energy strategies, accelerating responsible nuclear energy growth to meet rising global power demands while strengthening power grids.
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Westinghouse to Accelerate US Nuclear Reactor Construction and Enhance Operations with Google Cloud AI
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company and Google Cloud today announced they are collaborating to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to transform the construction of advanced Westinghouse nuclear reactors into an efficient, repeatable process and enhance the operations of existing nuclear power plants using data-driven insights. Together, the two companies will pair Westinghouse's powerful HiVE™ and bertha™ nuclear AI solutions with Google Cloud technologies and expertise to streamline construction of new nuclear plants. AI tools will also improve the current nuclear fleet with data-driven AI insights. 'As the only fully licensed, construction ready modular reactor available today, our AP1000 ® technology is the quickest way to add new sources of affordable and abundant nuclear energy to the U.S. grid,' said Dan Sumner, Westinghouse Interim Chief Executive Officer. 'By partnering with Google Cloud to enhance our HiVE and bertha technology, and backed by 75 years of our proprietary nuclear data, we can accelerate the deployment of new AP1000 units while implementing powerful AI technologies that will optimize the construction and operations of nuclear power plants.' 'This partnership with Westinghouse combines Google Cloud's AI technologies and expertise with Westinghouse's century-long expertise in nuclear innovation to chart a new path towards a smarter and safer future,' said Kyle Jessen, Managing Director, Commercial Industries, Google Cloud. 'Artificial intelligence is not merely a tool; it can give companies a critical competitive advantage. Westinghouse is demonstrating what's possible.' As part of this collaboration, Westinghouse and Google Cloud have successfully achieved a first-of-a-kind proof of concept leveraging Westinghouse's WNEXUS digital plant design platform and HiVE artificial intelligence enhanced by Google Cloud technologies, including Vertex AI, Gemini and BigQuery, to autonomously generate and optimize AP1000 modular construction work packages. In September 2024, Westinghouse introduced HiVE and bertha, which are built from more than 75 years of proprietary data, knowledge and expertise. These nuclear-specific AI solutions are supported by dedicated nuclear engineers, and will optimize new nuclear deployment of our AP1000 reactor, AP300™ small modular reactors and eVinci ® microreactor technologies. Westinghouse's AI solutions are ready to support power plant operations by helping to deliver reliable and cost-effective electricity to homes and businesses. Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear and other clean power technologies and services globally. Westinghouse supplied the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor in 1957 and the company's technology is the basis for nearly one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants. Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle. For more information, visit and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Westinghouse and Eclipse Automation Sign Agreement for Nuclear New-Build Projects
PETERBOROUGH, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company and Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally. Under the agreement, Eclipse Automation has the potential to provide automation solutions for key AP1000 ® and AP300™ projects. The companies will also collaborate to develop tooling for the refurbishment of operating nuclear plants. "This milestone marks another step toward a future powered by clean and reliable energy, as nuclear innovation continues to develop a number of safe and sustainable energy solutions,' said Steve Mai, CEO, Eclipse Automation, Managing Director, Accenture Industry X. 'For skilled professionals, increasing investment in nuclear energy opens the door to meaningful, long-term careers. At Eclipse Automation, our legacy of excellence across the nuclear lifecycle — including contributions to some of the industry's most prominent projects — reflects our commitment to this future. By harnessing deep expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and digital innovation, we are excited to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions that will power the next generation of nuclear reactors that are needed in Canada and across the globe." 'As Westinghouse works to deliver AP1000 and AP300 projects around the world, the advanced automation solutions provided by Eclipse Automation can help us streamline manufacturing and make operations more efficient and safer,' said John Gorman, President of Westinghouse Canada. 'In addition to delivering clean energy, these projects also will benefit the Canadian economy by providing local jobs and boosting economic growth.' The announcement is the latest in a series of agreements with Canadian firms to support Westinghouse's AP1000 and AP300 projects globally. For each AP1000 unit that is built outside of Canada, Westinghouse could generate almost $1 billion of Canadian dollars in gross domestic product (GDP) through local suppliers. Owned by Canadian energy powerhouses Brookfield and Cameco, Westinghouse is the only nuclear vendor with an advanced, proven and fully operational Generation III+ reactor technology that is ready to be deployed in Canada and generate electricity by as early as 2035. A four-unit AP1000 facility in Canada can power at least three million homes while supporting $28.7 billion Canadian dollars in GDP during construction and $8.1 billion in GDP annually in ongoing operations. The four-unit project would also create 12,000 high-quality full-time Canadian jobs and provide Canadian firms opportunities to support the more than 30 AP1000 units in the pipeline globally. ### Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear and other clean power technologies and services globally. Westinghouse supplied the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor in 1957 and the company's technology is the basis for nearly one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants. Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle. For more information, visit and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, provides innovative automation solutions that reinvent manufacturing. Our decades of experience, use of physical and digital tenets to connect the top floor to the shop floor. Eclipse's nuclear team consists of highly trained experts who specialize in automating and optimizing nuclear operations. With deep experience across the entire nuclear lifecycle - from new builds, to operations, life extensions, late life management, waste management, decommissioning and remediation – our team understands the intrinsic elements, including tooling and processes. Eclipse is vertically integrated, with in-house capabilities to design, manufacture, assemble and test custom equipment and tooling.
Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Westinghouse and ITER Sign a $180M Contract to Advance Nuclear Fusion
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company and ITER signed a contract for $180 million for the assembly of the vacuum vessel for the fusion reactor. This is a key milestone in the construction of the ITER reactor, leading the way toward the use of fusion as a practical future source of reliable carbon-free energy. Westinghouse will be responsible for completing the vacuum vessel which is ITER's most critical component: a hermetically sealed, double-walled steel container that will house the fusion plasma. When all the vacuum vessel sectors are in place, Westinghouse will start the most intensive stage of ITER assembly: simultaneously welding the nine sectors to form a single, circular ring-shaped chamber (also known as a torus). 'ITER is pleased to have Westinghouse Electric Company taking on this significant role in our first-of-a kind project,' said Pietro Barabaschi, ITER Director-General. 'With decades of leadership in nuclear power plant design and construction, we are confident that Westinghouse will be able to apply its remarkable expertise to the assembly of the ITER Tokamak.' 'Westinghouse has always been at the forefront of energy innovation, and we are proud to work with ITER on this breakthrough initiative that could ensure energy security for generations to come,' said Dan Sumner, Westinghouse Interim CEO. 'Our expert teams look forward to bringing our world-class capabilities and expertise to the completion of this important project.' Westinghouse has collaborated with ITER for over a decade and has played a key role in the manufacturing of key parts for ITER vacuum vessel, including the manufacturing of five vacuum vessel sectors in cooperation with its partners Ansaldo Nucleare and Walter Tosto. Westinghouse participation involved developing advanced fabrication techniques and collaborating with global partners to meet ITER's high-quality requirements. Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear technologies to utilities globally. Westinghouse supplied the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor in 1957 and the company's technology is the basis for nearly one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants. Over 135 years of innovation make Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle. For more information, visit and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. ITER —designed to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power—will be the world's largest experimental fusion facility. Fusion is the process that powers the Sun and the stars: when light atomic nuclei fuse together to form heavier ones, a large amount of energy is released. Fusion research is aimed at developing a safe, abundant and environmentally responsible energy source. ITER is also a first-of-a-kind global collaboration that serves as the scientific backbone behind the growth of a fusion industry. As the host, Europe contributes almost half of the costs of its construction, while the other six Members to this joint international venture (China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the United States), contribute equally for the remaining expenses. The ITER Project is under construction in Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, in the south of France. For more information on the ITER Project, visit:
