Contracts and procurement
Ethiopia's prime minister has confirmed plans for two 1200 MWe nuclear units, with three candidate sites shortlisted and a draft intergovernmental construction agreement with Rosatom under coordination.
Kairos Power LLC has secured $643 million in combined private and government financing to support the construction of its Hermes 2 demonstration reactor in Tennessee and expand manufacturing capabilities in New Mexico. The funding includes investments from private sources, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Samsung C&T Corp.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has delivered replacement steam generators to France, fulfilling an order placed by EDF in 2019. These components are crucial for the continued operation of pressurized water reactors (PWRs) and support France's policy of extending nuclear power plant lifespans.
Rajesh Power Services has been awarded two new contracts worth approximately ₹541 crore by government-owned power distribution companies in Gujarat. These orders involve strengthening and shifting electricity distribution infrastructure.
Westinghouse is progressing with nuclear power plant projects in Poland and the Netherlands, including procurement for AP1000 units and engineering design for large-scale reactors.
Poland has initiated work on its second nuclear power plant, with Bełchatów and Konin identified as preferred locations. This development follows an agreement between the Ministry of Energy, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ), and Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) to coordinate the project and conduct preliminary studies. The country is also progressing with its first nuclear plant, which will utilize Westinghouse's AP1000 technology.
The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) has finalized agreements for power procurement at record-high prices to address a supply deficit for the remainder of the month.
Xcimer Energy has received an additional $30.5 million award from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program, increasing its total funding under the program to $39.5 million. This non-dilutive funding aims to advance Xcimer's laser fusion technology, integrated system performance, and commercialization readiness, with a goal of grid electricity by the mid-2030s.
Poland's first nuclear power plant is moving into procurement. Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) has commissioned Westinghouse Electric Company to begin the procurement process for long-lead components for Poland's first AP1000 reactor at Lubiatowo-Kopalino. The scope covers six key nuclear islan...
Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) has begun ordering long-lead components for the first AP1000 reactor in Poland, including the reactor containment vessel. This procurement, under the Engineering Development Agreement with the Westinghouse-Bechtel Consortium, aims to secure production capacity, mitigate delays, and ensure timely project completion. Polish companies meeting ASME NQA-1 quality standards are expected to compete for contracts.
Westinghouse has contracted Hyundai E&C to conduct Front-End Engineering Design (FEED 1) studies for new nuclear power plants in the Netherlands. This collaboration follows earlier contract awards to EDF and Westinghouse by the Nuclear Energy Organisation of the Netherlands (NEO NL) for design studies expected to last 12-18 months. The FEED 1 studies will proceed in two phases, with the initial phase (FEED 1a) being independent of the final plant location, allowing preparatory work to advance while site selection is finalized.
NTPC has identified three locations in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha for new nuclear power plants, aiming for 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. The company is exploring technology collaborations with international firms for pressurized water reactor projects.