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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

GEH UK Country Leader Andy Champ talks with World Energy TV | Nuclear Edition about our ambitions to deploy the BWRX-300 small modular reactor to help the UK meet energy security and net zero goals. https://lnkd.in/eEfcgs4q #energytransition #SMR

We are pleased to announce that we have progressed to the next stage of the Great British Nuclear small modular reactor competition. “We have big ambitions for deploying our SMR technology in the UK, so we are proud to advance to the next stage of GBN’s competition,” said Andy Champ, GEH UK Country Leader. The competition is part of the government’s plan to revive nuclear power. “As the UK looks to deliver cleaner, cheaper and reliable energy solutions, the BWRX-300 offers a simplified, safer and scalable design that is tried and tested,” said Sean Sexstone, Executive Vice President, Advanced Nuclear, GEH. The BWRX-300 is a 10th generation design that builds on decades of real-world operating experience and innovation, using a standard design, a proven delivery model and GEH’s experience with cross-border regulatory collaboration. Read the full announcement: https://vernova.is/3ZB0VfU #FutureOfEnergy #NuclearPower #SMR #EnergyTransition #UK

We were proud to host a team from ORLEN Synthos Green Energy at our training center in San Jose, California as part of our collaboration to deploy the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Poland.