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With the countdown to #COP29 underway, GE Vernova is excited to bring you the #COPCollection, stories examining how pioneering countries are pushing to reach #NetZero, how companies are innovating and working differently and collaboratively, and how the communities at the heart of it all are embracing the #EnergyTransition. In this COP Collection story Ken Hartwick, ICD.D, President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation, talks about the collaborative approach that is supporting the energy transition and bringing economic and community benefits to Ontario.   https://lnkd.in/eAE68E3t #FutureOfEnergy #SMR

We participated this week in the 1st International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) international small modular reactor conference in Vienna. We partnered with ORLEN Synthos Green Energy during the event to share the latest information on the global deployment of the BWRX-300 #SMR and provided attendees an up-close look at the technology via our virtual reality solution. Fredrik Vitabäck presented on the BWRX-300 and discussed our work with Ontario Power Generation to deploy the first BWRX-300 at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site near Toronto while Jakub Żychowicz participated in a young generation event panel discussion “SMRs and Microreactors: Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Future.” “The conference shows how open the market is to the implementation of SMR technology,” said Dagmara Peret, GEH Country Leader for Poland.

Our work with OPG to deploy the BWRX-300 small modular reactor will help Ontario meet the demand for clean, reliable energy, while also strengthening its nuclear supply chain, bringing economic benefits to Ontario workers and companies.    

Congratulations to Dennis Henneke for being inducted into the National Academy of Engineering Class of 2024! Dennis was recognized for his leadership in probabilistic risk assessment. This is one of the highest professional honors accorded an engineer.

The European Commission has approved an application from ORLEN Synthos Green Energy and GEH to establish a working group to support deployment of the BWRX-300 in Europe. The group will consist of 18 companies from 10 EU Member States and Norway.   “The establishment of a BWRX-300 technology working group is another significant step in the deployment of our SMR technology in Europe,” said Sean Sexstone, Executive Vice President, Advanced Nuclear, GEH. “We look forward to working with these experienced team members to advance the BWRX-300.”   The working group is being established as part of the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors which aims to facilitate and accelerate the development, demonstration and deployment of SMRs in Europe by the early 2030s. The application to establish the group was submitted in July and was prepared by OSGE in collaboration with GEH.     “The EC’s acceptance of our application, and foremost, the acknowledgment that the BWRX-300 SMR technology - a design based on proven technologies with an existing supply chain in Europe - chosen by OSGE provides a viable basis for construction in the EU at the beginning of the next decade, is very exciting news and will positively impact our project,” says Rafał Kasprów, CEO of OSGE. 

#SmallModularReactors (#SMRs) offer flexibility, faster construction times, and a scalable solution to help countries reach their #NetZero goals. With the right support, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy could deliver up to 20 #SMR units across the #UnitedKingdom. Andy Champ, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s #UK Country Director, shares his key asks for the government to fully unlock the potential of the #technology. ▫ A clear pipeline of future SMR projects ▫ Streamlined and faster planning processes ▫ International regulatory alignment Read more from Andy in the latest blog from the UK team, by clicking below. 👇 https://vernova.is/4f1BnNi #GEVernova #NuclearEnergy

GEH’s Michelle Catts, MBA writes in Nuclear Engineering International magazine about the importance of regulatory cooperation for the successful deployment of small modular reactors like the BWRX-300. https://lnkd.in/easK4Zbt

We announced today that we have selected Velan Inc., a Montreal-based company, to provide engineering support and manufacture valves for the first BWRX-300 small modular reactor. “Our collaboration with Velan will further strengthen the robust and experienced Canadian nuclear supply chain and bring economic benefits to the country,” said Sean Sexstone, Executive Vice President, Advanced Nuclear, GEH. “It also positions Velan to be a strategic supplier as our technology is deployed globally. We will continue to look for opportunities to work with Canadian suppliers to support the deployment of the BWRX-300.” “Velan’s involvement in this project highlights our decades-long leadership in the nuclear power sector,” said James Mannebach, Chairman and CEO of Velan Inc. “As we approach our 75th anniversary in 2025, we are remarkably well-positioned to support this landmark project and help shape the future of Canada’s nuclear energy landscape through Small Modular Reactor technology.” GEH and Ontario Power Generation are developing the first BWRX-300 at OPG’s Darlington site. Early site preparation work has been completed with construction expected to start in 2025 and commercial operation to commence by the end of 2029. A total of four 300 MW units are planned for the Darlington site. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/exuTSJYu

Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF), has been selected as an awardee by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) deconversion services. Through this selection, GNF will be eligible to bid on future task orders to design, license, build and operate HALEU deconversion capability. This work could involve deconverting uranium hexafluoride gas to a metal and oxide that will be transported and stored until there is a need for it to be manufactured into fuel for advanced nuclear reactors.   “We are pleased to be selected for this important work that will help develop the fuel supply chain for the next generation of U.S. reactors,” said Mike Chilton, Executive Vice President, GNF. The DOE-funded deconversion scope of work could last for up to 10 years.  Fuel for nuclear power plants has been manufactured at GNF’s Wilmington, NC facility since 1968.  

If you’re attending the G4SR-5 conference in Ottawa this week, we invite you to visit our booth to learn about the BWRX-300 small modular reactor and our work with Ontario Power Generation to deploy the technology at the Darlington New Nuclear Project Site. While you're at the booth, you can also take a virtual tour of the BWRX-300. #G4SR5 #SMR