GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy is a world-leading provider of advanced reactors, fuel and nuclear services. Our BWRX-300 small modular reactor is the first SMR under construction in the Western world.
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The $3 billion federal and provincial government investment announced today is a significant milestone for the Darlington New Nuclear Project and construction of the first BWRX-300 small modular reactor.
We gratefully acknowledge this landmark investment from the Canada Growth Fund & Building Ontario Fund in the G7’s first SMR at Darlington—helping meet rising demand for clean energy while growing the nuclear supply chain & creating good jobs.
At #CNAWest 2025, hosted by the Canadian Nuclear Association in Saskatoon, we were part of important conversations about the future of the nuclear industry in Western Canada. GVH Advanced Nuclear CEO Jason Cooper and SaskPower President & CEO Rupen Pandya discussed the global shift to nuclear power and how small modular reactors like the BWRX-300 can help nations meet growing energy demands. Our Canada Country Leader, Lisa McBride, joined the Honourable Jeremy Harrison for a conversation about new nuclear and Pan-Canadian cooperation. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth for a virtual reality tour of the BWRX-300, the first #SMR under construction in the Western world.
We are excited to participate this week in #CNAWest 2025 hosted by the Canadian Nuclear Association in Saskatoon. On Oct. 21, GVH Canada Country Leader Lisa McBride will join the Honourable Jeremy Harrison for a conversation about new nuclear and Pan-Canadian cooperation. After that, GVH Advanced Nuclear CEO Jason Cooper will participate in a fireside chat with Rupen Pandya, President and CEO of SaskPower. On Oct. 22, Lisa will join a discussion about energy security and international nuclear collaboration. If you’re attending the event we invite you to visit us in the Exhibit Hall (booth 119) to learn more about the BWRX-300, the first SMR under construction in the Western world. We'll see you there!
More than 600 industry leaders, government officials and advocates gathered in Austin this week for #TxNuclearSummit25 hosted by the Texas Nuclear Alliance. GVH’s Jason Cooper participated in an opening day panel discussion and talked about construction of the BWRX-300, the first SMR being built in the Western world. He also discussed several factors that are necessary for the successful deployment of new nuclear. “We’re using supply chain partners that we know well,” he said. “We’re leveraging the experience we have had with the supply chain for decades.” He said there’s a tremendous opportunity in front of the industry. “I always talk about changing the paradigm as a first mover, it’s the responsibility we have. We’re excited for the future.” #GEVernova #BWRX300 #SMR
An op-ed by GE Vernova Chief Corporate Officer Roger Martella details the role that SMRs can play in Europe’s energy mix. #GEVernova #EnergyofChange #SMR
I’m pleased to share my latest op-ed in Euractiv, where I discuss the critical role Small Modular Reactor (#SMR) technology can play in shaping Europe’s energy mix, strengthening the continent’s energy security, and driving industrial decarbonization. SMRs are no longer an idea for the future – they’re being built today. At GE Vernova, we’re under construction on the world’s first grid-scale SMR at Darlington in Canada, where excavation is complete and commissioning is set for 2029. Momentum is also building in Europe: in Poland, the government has approved six locations for 24 BWRX-300 SMRs, with the national regulator confirming that the design meets Polish nuclear safety standards. These projects show that SMRs are ready to deliver firm, 24/7 power, supporting energy security, industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation. Europe now has a window of opportunity to align with this global progress and ensure that policy frameworks, investment signals and workforce development keep pace. In the article, I explore how we can make that happen through: -Developing clear and predictable frameworks for SMR deployment; -Building the workforce and expertise needed to deliver safely and at scale; -Creating partnerships that drive innovation and manufacturing leadership; -Ensuring stable, long-term investment signals to unlock private capital. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gndymKAe #GEVernova #ConceptBecomesReality #EnergyofChange #NuclearInnovation #Europe
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Nuclear isn’t a future idea — it’s happening now, and GE Vernova is proud to be leading the way forward. Last week we announced a new partnership with Samsung C&T Corporation to expand access to advanced small modular reactor (SMR) technology beyond North America. At the same time, real progress is underway at Darlington, where the Western Hemisphere’s first SMR is moving into construction — pouring concrete and advancing in partnership with Ontario Power Generation. We also announced last week Global Nuclear Fuel’s next-generation product, building on more than 60 years of innovation to support the world’s operating fleet. We are proudly engineering this advancement at our manufacturing facility in Wilmington, NC. Innovation at scale is built one milestone at a time, and I’m proud of the forward progress the team made last week. The future of energy is happening now. Read more here: https://vernova.is/4h8KRZv #GEVernova #EnergyOfChange #NuclearPower #SMR
Texas Nuclear Summit 2025, hosted by the Texas Nuclear Alliance, is this week in Austin. On Thursday morning GVH’s Jason Cooper will participate in a panel discussion about new nuclear. Jason will share the latest on the deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor, the first SMR under construction in the Western world, and our approach built on licensed fuel, a simplified plant and decades of supply chain experience. #TxNuclearSummit2025 #BWRX300 #SMR
We’re proud to announce a new strategic alliance between GE Vernova Hitachi and Samsung C&T Corporation to accelerate the deployment of the BWRX-300 SMR across strategic global markets outside North America. This alliance was signed ahead of the Baltic Nordic Investment Summit in Stockholm to help drive Sweden’s next wave of nuclear innovation. This collaboration will pair GVH’s deep, pioneering nuclear expertise with Samsung C&T’s world-class track record in delivering complex energy projects, including over 12 GW of nuclear capacity. Together, we’ll focus on continuing to build robust supply chains and getting real projects done on time and on budget. With the first BWRX-300 unit already under construction in Canada, and Vattenfall considering up to five BWRX-300 units in Sweden, we are proud to lead the way in making next-generation nuclear power a reality. Explore how this collaboration advances a new era of safe, reliable and scalable nuclear power: https://lnkd.in/eFtsupUm Jason Cooper Se-chul Oh Maví Zingoni Steve Seungchan Jung #GEVernova #BWRX300 #SMR #EnergyOfChange
We are proud to announce today the introduction of GNF4, a next generation nuclear fuel product built on a 60-year legacy of boiling water reactor fuel design innovation and performance. The 11x11 GNF4 product builds upon the operating history of GNF2 and GNF3 and features two advanced components that are licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Ziron cladding and aluminosilicate doped uranium dioxide pellets. “GNF4 is engineered to provide plant operators with lower fuel costs per megawatt hour through increased performance and reliability,” said Craig Ranson, Installed Base CEO for GVH. “Our engineering and supply chain teams are leveraging their BWR expertise to introduce this next generation fuel.” Ziron cladding was developed to better resist corrosion, ensuring that fuel remains safe and reliable and is an enhancement to the Zircaloy 2 cladding that has been utilized in more than 175,000 GNF fuel assemblies worldwide. Aluminosilicate doped uranium dioxide pellets add an extra layer of reliability. GNF4 is being fabricated at GNF’s manufacturing facility in Wilmington, NC. The first lead use assemblies of GNF4 are contracted for deployment in 2026 and full reload quantities are expected to be available in 2030. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gT-EHBAm
GE Vernova Chief Corporate Officer Roger Martella served as Day 2 Chairman at the 2nd World Nuclear #SMR and Advanced Reactor Congress this week, giving a presentation on how we are bringing the BWRX-300 from concept to reality.
GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy is already under construction with the first Western small modular reactor (#SMR) in Ontario, and I was honored to discuss bringing this project from concept to reality and serve as Day 2 Chairman at the 2nd World Nuclear SMR and Advanced Reactor Congress in Chicago this week. Being in a room full of nuclear experts, innovators and thought leaders left me more optimistic than ever on the role SMRs will play in the future of energy. At about the size of a football field, one of GE Vernova’s BWRX-300 SMRs will provide 300MW of reliable power, and it's inspiring to see the construction underway today by 400 workers who are advancing the excavation, concrete foundations, and marine works on track for 2029 commissioning. Thank you to all the speakers and panelists for a great event. The industry is making great progress and I am excited to see what lies ahead.