BWXT Canada, Ltd. (“BWXT”), a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc., and Westinghouse Electric Company announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally. Under the agreement, BWXT has the potential to manufacture key AP1000® and AP300™ reactor components, including steam generators, reactor vessels, pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
“This partnership will expand the power of clean energy around the globe,” said John MacQuarrie, president of BWXT Commercial Operations. “In addition to our highly-skilled Canadian workforce and decades of experience, we have unmatched manufacturing capabilities that will help bring Westinghouse’s designs to life, supplying the world with the carbon-free energy it needs for decades to come.”
BWXT Canada has more than 60 years of expertise and experience in the designing, manufacturing, commissioning and servicing of nuclear power generation equipment including pressurized water reactor steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. As North America’s dominant player in nuclear power generation equipment, BWXT will provide Westinghouse and its customers with certainty around the supply of major components for AP1000 and AP300 new build projects.
“BWXT Canada is a leading supply chain partner that will help us deliver North America’s next AP1000 project on time and on budget,” said Dan Lipman, president of Westinghouse Energy Systems. “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.”
