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International collaboration is key to the deployment of new nuclear.   Nuclear Engineering International magazine reports on an agreement between Synthos Green Energy in Poland and Hunatom to assess the deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Hungary.    https://lnkd.in/ePzERhUM

More and more countries are looking to #NuclearPower and #SmallModularReactors (SMRs) to strengthen its energy systems with safe, clean and reliable power. The latest examples are #Hungary and #Slovakia, where our partner Synthos Green Energy has signed agreements with nuclear energy developer #Hunatom and nuclear operator Slovenské elektrárne to assess the deployment of our #BWRX300 small modular reactor. These collaborations are not only a testament to the growing global momentum behind the BWRX-300, but also a strong example of regional and transatlantic cooperation to support #EnergySecurity, #electrification, and economic competitiveness. With the first unit now under construction in Canada, the BWRX-300 is designed to deliver reliable, zero-carbon power to over 300,000 homes—at a lower cost and with enhanced #safety. Congratulations Rafał Kasprów and Michał Sołowow for your vision and leadership; and big thanks Robert J. Palladino and the US Administration for their constant support. GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy GE Vernova's Power businesses ORLEN Synthos Green Energy Roger Martella Jason Cooper Nicole Holmes Amir Mujezinovic

International cooperation is key to the deployment of new nuclear and today Synthos Green Energy and Hunatom, a nuclear energy development firm based in Hungary, signed an MoU to assess the potential deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Hungary.   The BWRX-300 is the first SMR under construction in the Western world and is an ideal solution to help nations like Hungary meet energy security goals.

⚡ A milestone moment for small modular nuclear reactors BWRX-300 in Poland! Today, ORLEN Synthos Green Energy and Ontario Power Generation signed a Letter of Intent to jointly advance the deployment of BWRX-300 #SMRs in Poland. 🤝 This agreement outlines the framework for a commercial implementation model and sets a clear direction for future contracts, building on the Poland–Canada Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (NCA) signed in January 2025. The potential of this collaboration is substantial — both for the ongoing Polish project and for knowledge exchange based on experience from the OPG site in Canada, where our BWRX-300 reactor is currently under construction as the first of its kind in the world. Nuclear energy is gaining increasing significance in Poland as a strategic pillar of its decarbonization agenda. Thanks to its flexibility and broad range of applications, our technology is well-positioned to play a key role in this transformation. Together with OPG and OSGE, we are driving innovation in the nuclear sector — delivering a safe, reliable, and clean energy source that will benefit future generations in both Canada and Poland. 🌍 Congratulations Nicolle Butcher, Jon Franke, Jacek J. Drózd, Bartosz Fijalkowski, Wojciech Wrochna and thanks for great support to U.S. Embassy Warsaw - Nathan Reich, Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada - Arkadiusz Wysocki and Ministerstwo Przemysłu - Paweł Gajda. The development of this project is yet another confirmation for us at GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy that a sustainable, net-zero energy future is no longer a vision — it’s becoming reality. *** ⚡ Przełomowy krok dla małych reaktorów jądrowych BWRX-300 w Polsce! Dziś ORLEN Synthos Green Energy i Ontario Power Generation podpisały list intencyjny w sprawie wspólnego wdrażania w Polsce reaktorów #SMR BWRX-300. 🤝 To porozumienie wyznacza ramy komercyjnego modelu wdrożenia oraz jasno określa kierunek przyszłych umów opartych na styczniowym Polsko-Kanadyjskim Porozumieniu o Współpracy Jądrowej (NCA). Potencjał tej współpracy jest ogromny – zarówno dla rozwijanego obecnie projektu w Polsce, jak i w kontekście wymiany doświadczeń zebranych bezpośrednio na obiekcie w Kanadzie, gdzie wdrażany jest nasz reaktor BWRX-300 – pierwszy tego typu na świecie. Energetyka jądrowa zyskuje coraz większe znaczenie w Polsce jako jeden z kluczowych elementów strategii dekarbonizacji. Nasza technologia może odegrać w tym procesie istotną rolę. Dziś, wspólnie z OPG i OSGE, napędzamy innowacje, czego efektem jest bezpieczne i czyste źródło energii – z korzyścią dla przyszłych pokoleń zarówno w Kanadzie, jak i w Polsce.🌍 Przekazuję serdecznie gratulacje dla Nicolle Butcher, Jon Franke, Jacek J. Drózd, Bartosz Fijalkowski i Wojciecha Wrochny oraz podziękowania za wsparcie dla U.S. Embassy Warsaw - Nathan Reich, Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada - Arkadiusz Wysocki and Ministerstwo Przemysłu - Paweł Gajda. #SMR #Nuclear #BWRX300

We were proud to sponsor the Awards Gala evening at the Women in Nuclear Global Conference in London, hosted by Women in Nuclear UK, and it was especially inspiring to hear GVH Canada Country Leader Lisa McBride open the evening. Lisa emphasized the critical role women play in advancing the nuclear industry and highlighted the importance of Women in Nuclear’s mission to support and empower women in the field. She also shared the progress GVH is making globally, combining decades of real-world experience with a commitment to innovation and local collaboration. With the BWRX-300 small modular reactor, we are leading the way: ●          In Canada, where construction of the first grid-scale SMR in the Western world is underway at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington site. ●          In the US, where Tennessee Valley Authority’s application to construct a BWRX-300 has been accepted for review by the NRC.  ●          Momentum continues to build in Poland and Sweden as we support global decarbonization and energy security goals. SMRs are helping meet the demand for always-available electricity to power millions of homes while creating local jobs and long-term careers that support a net zero future. #WiNGlobal2025 #WomenInNuclear

TVA’s application to construct a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at the Clinch River site has been accepted for review by the U.S. NRC.

Fourteen members of the GVH North American Young Generation in Nuclear, Inc. (Continental) chapter recently attended the 2025 NAYGN Continental Conference in Denver where they heard from several leaders in the industry as well as leaders in nuclear advocacy. Conference session topics ranged from nuclear space propulsion and radioisotope power systems to the importance of standard design for the next generation of power plants. The GVH NAYGN U.S. chapter received two awards: one for the Best Chapter in Knowledge Transfer and Retention (out of 150 chapters across the continent) and one for Best Chapter in the Carolinas region. Laura Moss also received an Individual Achievement Award for her leadership and vision as the recent chapter chair.   #NAYGN

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) and Fortum have entered into an early works agreement to advance potential deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) in Finland and Sweden. Fortum completed a new nuclear feasibility study in March and announced that it had selected the BWRX-300 as one of the technologies it is considering for potential deployment in both nations.    “After diligently evaluating several aspects of SMR technology over the past two years Fortum concluded that the BWRX-300 is a technology for potential deployment in Finland and Sweden,” said Nicole Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, GVH. “We have a long history supporting the nuclear industry in the Nordics and we look forward to working with Fortum as it continues to develop its capabilities for new nuclear.”    Through the agreement GVH and Fortum will work on pre-licensing and engineering activities for site adaption in Finland and Sweden with potential BWRX-300 deployment in the second half of the 2030s.   Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/er42HizE

The nuclear industry is living through an exciting moment, with growing interest in both the existing fleet and advanced nuclear. To ensure critical focus on these two areas, our current CEO Craig Ranson will focus exclusively on our installed base business and we are bringing in an experienced, proven executive from GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, Jason Cooper, to lead our SMR business.   Making these changes will allow us to better address the unique opportunities we have to further position our industry leading SMR technology globally while also better serving our current customers.   Maví Zingoni, GE Vernova Power Segment CEO, will temporarily lead GVH in addition to her current responsibilities, while Craig transitions to his new role.

Today we announced plans to establish a cutting-edge Canadian BWRX-300 Engineering and Service Centre in Durham Region near the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Darlington New Nuclear Project Site. The planned facility will be used to provide engineering and technical services to support the long-term operation and maintenance of the anticipated fleet of BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMR) in Ontario. It will also serve as a hub for innovation and training, knowledge-sharing, supply chain engagement and workforce development. It is expected to draw up to 2,000 nuclear professionals, suppliers and international partners to Ontario annually, bringing significant economic benefits to the Durham region. “The Canadian BWRX-300 Engineering and Service Centre will bolster Ontario’s position as a nuclear leader and further cultivate Canada’s nuclear energy workforce with an industry-leading training ecosystem,” said Heather Chalmers, President & CEO, GE Vernova Canada. “This Ontario-based hub will provide the province with continued access to the best and brightest talent and innovation in the nuclear energy industry while complementing global efforts for deploying the BWRX-300.” “Ontario is proud to lead the world in next-generation nuclear innovation, creating good-paying local jobs, training thousands of skilled workers and delivering clean, reliable power for decades to come,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines. “By locking in this investment from GE Vernova we are reinforcing our plan to make Ontario a clean energy superpower where our workers build with Canadian materials, operate with Canadian expertise and export the clean technology the world needs.” The announcement follows the Ontario government’s approval to proceed with construction of the first of four BWRX-300s at the Darlington site, making Ontario the first jurisdiction in the G7 to approve construction of a grid-scale SMR. Construction of the first unit is scheduled to be completed by the end of the decade.  The planned engineering and service centre will include a state-of-the-art virtual reality simulator and provide training capabilities to support safe and efficient SMR refueling and maintenance evolutions. The facility will develop advanced maintenance and inspection technologies tailored to the simpler SMR units and serve as an outage planning and execution preparation center for BWRX-300 reactors. Plans call for the centre to be operational by the end of 2027 to support the deployment and servicing of a fleet of BWRX-300s. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/e3VGHpYR