procurement and construction management contract for the completion of Romania's Cernavoda units 3 and 4 has been signed with the FCSA Joint Venture including Fluor Ansaldo Nucleare and Sargent & Lundy Energie Romania's nuclear power plant operator Nuclearelectrica said that the estimated value of the engineering procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract which was signed at the COP29 climate conference It will be structured in two phases. The first phase is the Limited Notice to Proceed followed by the Final Notice to Proceed phase lasting around 80-84 months The latter phase is subject to commercial terms being agreed and a Final Investment Decision "being taken in line with the Support Agreement between the Romanian State" and Nuclearelectrica Cernavoda is the only nuclear power plant in Romania and consists of two 650 MWe Candu-6 reactors Unit 1 went into commercial operation in 1996 and unit 2 in 2007 Operator Nuclearelectrica plans to extend the operating life of unit 1 to 60 years Most of the work on the unfinished units 3 and 4 was done in the 1980s prior to the fall of the government of Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989 It was reported in 2021 that unit 3 was 52% complete and unit 4 30% complete In July this year the European Union issued a positive opinion on the technical and nuclear safety aspects of the construction of the two units which have a scheduled operation date of 2030 for unit 3 and 2031 for unit 4 Romania said Canada and the USA were both offering to help with the financing of the construction of Cernavoda 3 and 4 Romania's Energy Minister, Sebastian Burduja said: "It is the most important project for the Romanian energy sector in recent decades We have the strongest international partners with us to bring it to fruition by 2031-2032 Signing today's contract required a considerable effort legal. The two new reactors will mean an additional installed power of over 1400 MW at Cernavoda an increase in annual energy production in Romania by over 11 million MWh over 19,000 well-paid jobs and avoiding a minimum of 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year Romania will provide over 30% of the national energy needs only through nuclear energy production Today's historic step is also a symbolic one: Romania is able to carry forward strategic projects thought up 50 years ago and blocked by decades of hesitation said: "Today marks a major milestone in the advancement and ultimately completion of Romania’s strategic Cernavoda NPP Units 3 and 4 project The EPCM contract represents the very foundation of the project We are honoured to work on this contract and project with highly professional internationally recognised partners. Units 3 and 4 will provide Romania with energy security and clean energy in a safe and sustainable manner Once units 3 and 4 are connected to the grid 66% of Romania’s clean energy will be provided by nuclear energy the critical role of nuclear energy in deep decarbonisation." said: "Candu technology has served Romania well and is the right choice for the next 60 years The last seven Candu reactors built around the world and the ongoing life extension of 10 Candu reactors in Ontario We will employ our unmatched nuclear power know-how as the steward of this technology to ensure a similarly successful outcome for the build of these two new units in Romania." Victor Suchodolski, Sargent & Lundy Chairman said: "We’ve worked with the United States and Romanian governments since the inception of their 2020 intergovernmental agreement to enable cooperation to advance the Cernavoda projects and the civil nuclear power sector in Romania We bring our comprehensive large-scale integrated nuclear plant design expertise to help provide safe reliable and sustainable solutions to Romania." said: "This project is a significant milestone that brings Italy together with key international partners nuclear power plays a vital role in energy security and in the transition to cleaner energy This agreement not only emphasises the importance of international collaboration and Europe’s commitment to nuclear energy but also reflects confidence in Ansaldo Nucleare’s 60 years-long expertise." President of Fluor’s LNG & Power business said: "Nuclear energy is a safe and clean source of reliable baseload electricity which is critically important to meeting growing power demands globally. Fluor is pleased to be a part of such an important project for Romania and eastern Europe." the Canada-developed Candu reactors use heavy water (deuterium oxide) as a moderator and coolant and are fuelled using natural uranium (as opposed to enriched uranium) The advantages of the Candu reactor are savings in fuel cost because the uranium does not have to go through the enrichment process and reduced reactor downtime from refuelling and maintenance. These savings are partially offset by the cost of producing heavy water.  The first commercial Candu reactors began operation in Canada in 1971 and there are now 27 Candu nuclear power reactors in seven countries as well as 18 'Candu derivative' reactors in India AtkinsRéalis said Cernavoda 3 and 4 would be first new Candu reactors built since 2007 and the company's President and CEO Ian L saying: "This is a game-changing contract for AtkinsRéalis and Romania As the sole commercial licensee of world-renowned Candu technology we are uniquely positioned to contribute to the vast expansion of the world’s clean power .. this also represents our first step in our expansion around the world as we aim to sell many more reactors." Canada's government is providing export financing support of CAD3 billion (USD2.1 billion).  The company's Candu life extension reactor support business is a CAD15 billion "total addressable market" with upcoming projects in China and South Korea that could include 19 Candu reactors over the next 10 years Work on major project expected to begin in 2026 Romanian state-owned nuclear power plant operator Nuclearelectrica has signed the main engineering construction and procurement contract to extend the life of Unit 1 at the Cernavodă nuclear power station at a cost of about €1.9bn ($1.98bn) The contract is with a consortium of four companies Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and Italy's Ansaldo Nucleare The agreement still needs approval from the Canadian government and Nuclearelectrica shareholders which is Romania’s only commercial nuclear station has two 650-MW Canada-designed Candu-6 plants that began commercial operation in 1996 and 2007 The Candu technology is owned by Candu Energy Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Montreal-based AtkinsRealis Work on the lifetime extension project is expected to begin in 2026 KHNP said that its share of the project will be about €840m ($873m) including replacement of major components and construction of infrastructure such as a radioactive waste storage facility The International Atomic Energy Agency put the share of electricity production from the two Cernavodă units in 2023 at 18.9% Bucharest is also planning to add two new Candu units at Cernavodă $2.2bn) in export financing to Nuclearelectrica towards the construction of the two new plants Last month the Romanian government approved the country’s first energy strategy in 17 years envisaging a gradual shift up to 2035 from coal-fired power plants to natural gas in the short term and nuclear power in the medium and long term Nuclearelectrica is also aiming to build a small modular reactor plant using technology from US company NuScale Power which could become Europe's first project using the technology The two new Cernavodă units and the SMR project would double Romania’s installed nuclear power capacity as it seeks to cut carbon emissions to meet EU reduction goals and improve energy security A consortium led by the South Korean company Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has been awarded a €1.9bn project to refurbish Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania The refurbishment aims to ensure the operation of the unit for another lifecycle which consists of the original supplier of the unit's reactor technology will start work in February 2025; construction works are expected to last 65 months (completion in late 2030) KHNP will oversee the execution including replacement of major components and construction of infrastructure such as a radioactive waste storage facility located in Constanța County (south-eastern Romania) is the country’s only nuclear power plant and consists of two 650 MW pressurised heavy-water reactors Unit 1 went into commercial operation in 1996 and Unit 2 in 2007 Nuclearelectrica also plans to extend the operating life of Unit 1 to 60 years and to build two new units at the site Enerdata has developed a market research service to screen monitor and analyse the development of power generation assets Power Plant Tracker offers an interactive database and a powerful search engine covering power plants worldwide – including both installed and planned capacities for renewables and fossil fuels Register now to subscribe to our informative monthly Nuclearelectrica approved the investment decision and a draft deal with contractors on the project for reactors Cernavodă 3 and 4 0 The Board of Directors of Nuclearelectrica unanimously voted to proceed with the Cernavodă 3 and 4 project Romania’s civil nuclear program is the chance for the security of energy supply at affordable prices and without carbon dioxide emissions Burduja said it means lower bills for citizens The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a balanced energy mix to its decarbonization efforts and the push toward Romania’s energy independence “It is certainly the greatest achievement of my mandate as minister of energy: the dream of units 3 and 4 at Cernavodă is becoming a reality we are putting this strategic project on a path of no return and in 2031-2032 we will have two new nuclear reactors at Cernavodă,” Burduja stated According to the integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (INECP) 2025-2030 Romania wants the new reactors to have 700 MW of electricity generation capacity each The government-controlled company scheduled its annual general meeting for November 14 Shareholders will vote on the investment decision and the proposed contract for engineering procurement and construction management (EPCM) Nuclearelectrica is conducting the project through its fully-owned subsidiary EnergoNuclear a consortium established by Fluor and Sargent and Lundy from the United States Atkins Realis from Canada and Ansaldo Nucleare from Italy is acting through its subsidiary Candu Energy which owns CANDU reactor technology license The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) is financing the project with USD 3 billion (EUR 2.78 billion at the current rate) It added Canada would provide CAD 2 billion (EUR 1.33 billion) under an agreement signed in Ottawa and that Italy participates with EUR 2 billion The government in Bucharest is committed to supporting the strategic project with all the necessary resources Romania would guarantee for 100% of the loan package Nuclearelectrica obtained a positive opinion from the European Commission for the investment in the two new reactors The deal on the construction of Cernavodă 3 and 4 is scheduled for signing in Baku next month on the sidelines of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 The move means the transition to stage 2 – preliminary works The Romanian Cernavodă facility consists of two reactors The country started the construction of units 3-5 in the 1980s as well but two were suspended and the remaining one was canceled units 1 and 2 operate at a maximum of 1.3 GW Cernavodă-1 is planned for refurbishment by 2029 Fluor is also involved in the SMR project in Dâmboviţa Through its 50% stake in project firm RoPower Nuclear, Nuclearelectrica is developing a small modular reactor (SMR) project of 462 MW owns the other half of the special purpose vehicle The location is northeast of Bucharest, near the village of Doicești in Dâmboviţa county, at a former coal power plant Fluor was hired in July for phase 2 of the front-end engineering design (FEED) while its subsidiary NuScale is a subcontractor Be the first one to comment on this article 02 May 2025 - The project is located in Constanța county recognized for its superior yields in green energy production 02 May 2025 - The Sunčana (Sunny) Vipava project envisages installing solar power plants with a combined capacity of 20 MW 30 April 2025 - OMV put into operation its 10 MW green hydrogen plant at the Schwechat refinery 30 April 2025 - It is the second time this year that MVM contracted gas-fueled and hydrogen-ready power plants at sites of former fossil fuel facilities © CENTER FOR PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2008-2020 website developed by ogitive Fluor and its joint venture partners will provide essential information for a final investment decision Fluor has revealed that its joint venture (JV) has been granted limited notice to proceed with the design phase of units 3 and 4 at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania Fluor and its partners will provide essential information for a final investment decision This comprises engineering and construction plans and initial nuclear safety assessment reports and engineering documentation a subsidiary of Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica signed the contract during a ceremony at the United Nations COP29 climate change conference held in Baku The event was attended by Romanian Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja and US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Fluor LNG & Power business president Pierre Bechelany stated: “Nuclear energy is a safe and clean source of reliable baseload electricity which is critically important to meet growing power demands globally Fluor is pleased to be a part of such an important project for Romania and Eastern Europe.” operated by Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica produces 1.4GW of electricity with two operational units meeting 20% of Romania’s electricity demand The addition of units 3 and 4 will almost double the facility’s power output The expansion is a milestone in Romania’s efforts to enhance sustainability and energy security in the region In early 2024, Ansaldo Nucleare signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica for the refurbishment and expansion of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania The MoU outlines the refurbishment of Cernavoda nuclear power plant’s Unit 1 along with the construction of new units 3 and 4 This collaboration is backed by the Italian export credit agency Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Canada and Italy will finance the project to build units 3 and 4 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant to guarantee 100% of the loans to be contracted for the construction of the mentioned objectives The international consortium that will carry out the investment is made up of world-renowned companies: Fluor and Sargent & Lundy of the United States Financing of the project is also supported by the participating countries through their import-export banks: USEXIM (USD 3 billion) agreement signed in Ottawa) and Italy (EUR 2 billion The Romanian state is also committed to support this strategic project with all necessary resources “I hope you are used to the good news from the Ministry of Energy It surpasses them all and is certainly the greatest achievement of my mandate as energy minister: the dream of units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda is becoming a reality after decades of waiting complex negotiations have been taking place between EnergoNuclear and the international consortium selected to carry out the investment The Board of Directors of Nuclearelectrica unanimously voted unanimously on the next step and the ministry has asked to supplement the agenda for the Nuclearelectrica GMS on November 14 with the approval of the contract for the construction of units 3 and 4 which will be signed in a special framework at COP 29 in Baku,” Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja said “Investment in reactors 3 and 4 has been stalled for decades We are thus succeeding in putting the project on a road of no return with a technology already validated by the operation of units 1 and 2 which were and are among the most efficient nuclear reactors in the world The Romanian civil nuclear program is going ahead There’s nothing like the satisfaction of getting things done The project of units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda is the most important project for the national energy system – and it was the hardest in my team’s entire mandate I congratulate all those who contributed to this success and thank them for their tireless work,” the Energy Minister added For the Extraordinary General Meeting of SNN on November 4 The investment in the new reactors at Cernavoda marks a new stage in the international cooperation of the Romanian civil nuclear program with the direct involvement of strategic partners from the United States This partnership provides the necessary technical expertise and financial resources essential for the success of the project It lays the foundations for a modern energy system capable of meeting the climate and economic challenges of the future Nuclearelectrica announced the adoption of the positive opinion of the European Commission on the project of Units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda NPP on the basis of Article 41 of the Euratom Treaty The project is managed by the project company EnergoNuclear wholly owned by Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica SA (SNN) reflects the assessment by the European Commission – Directorate General for Energy of the technical and nuclear safety aspects of the project nuclear project developers are required to notify the European Commission of planned investments and to demonstrate compliance with the highest nuclear safety standards EnergoNuclear notified the Commission about the Units 3 and 4 project in May 2023 The opinion received is the result of an elaborate analysis of the information provided by the Romanian side site visits to the Cernavoda NPP site and technical discussions over a period of 13 months The Commission’s assessment is that the project to complete the construction of Units 3 and 4 at Cernavodă NPP is in line with the objectives of the Euratom Treaty The Romanian Ministry of Energy reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of strategic investment projects and to ensuring a balanced energy mix in which nuclear energy plays a key role in achieving decarbonization objectives and ensuring the country’s energy independence procurement & construction management (EPCM) contract for the completion of units 3 and 4 at Romania’s Cernavoda NPP has been signed with the FCSA Joint Venture including Fluor Ansaldo Nucleare and Sargent & Lundy Energie a subsidiary of Romanian nuclear utility SN Nuclearelectrica (SNN) signed the contract during a ceremony at the United Nations COP29 climate change conference in Baku Also attending the ceremony were Romanian Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja and officials from Environment & Climate Change Canada and the Italian government a limited notice to proceed phase (24-30 months) and the final notice to proceed stage phase (80-84 months) The second phase will be subject to commercial terms being further refined and agreed and a final investment decision being taken in line with the support agreement between the Romanian State and Nuclearelectrica SNN said that the estimated value of the EPCM contract Canada’s government is providing export financing support of CAD3bn ($2.1bn) The Cernavoda site houses two Candu 6 reactors (units 1&2) on a site originally constructed for five but was stopped in 1990 when unit 3 was 52% complete and unit 4 30% complete The two 720 MWe operating units provide about 20% of Romania’s power Unit 2 holds the world record for highest capacity factor of any nuclear reactor globally Romania is also preparing for the life extension of unit 1 to 60 years In July the European Union issued a positive opinion on the technical and nuclear safety aspects of the construction of the two units said: “It is the most important project for the Romanian energy sector in recent decades Signing today’s contract required a considerable effort Today’s historic step is also a symbolic one: Romania is able to carry forward strategic projects devised 50 years ago and blocked by decades of hesitation Nuclearelectrica CEO Cosmin Ghita said: “Today marks a major milestone in the advancement and ultimately completion of Romania’s strategic Cernavoda NPP Units 3 and 4 project 66% of Romania’s clean energy will be provided by nuclear energy the critical role of nuclear energy in deep decarbonisation.” AtkinsRéalis said Cernavoda 3&4 would be first new Candu reactors built since 2007 said: “Candu technology has served Romania well and is the right choice for the next 60 years have been conducted on time and on budget.” President & CEO Ian L Edwards noted that AtkinsRéalis is the sole commercial licensee of Candu technology The contract “represents our first step in our expansion around the world as we aim to sell many more reactors” Candu reactors use heavy water (deuterium oxide) as a moderator and coolant They also allow for on-power refuelling and flexible fuel cycle options The first commercial Candu reactors began operation in Canada in 1971 There are currently 27 Candu reactors in seven countries as well as 18 reactors in India based on Candu technology View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network © Business Trade Media International Limited Two CANDU-6 PHWRs operate at the Cernavoda plant, 150 km east of Bucharest the plant provides district heating to the adjacent town of Cernavoda is to be upgraded to allow the reactor to operate for an additional 30 years In October 2023 Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power announced it had signed an agreement with Canada’s Candu Energy and Italy’s Ansaldo Nucleare to jointly carry out the refurbishment works Nuclearelectrica signed an agreement with Canadian Nuclear Partners for the provision of project management services and technical assistance during the refurbishment A NuScale small modular reactor plant is planned for a  site at Doicești in Romania's Muntenia region along with multinational public-private partners from Japan South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, announced funding for the project Nuclear electricity production by age of reactor Romania's Nuclearelectrica has ceremonially signed the engineering procurement and construction contract for the estimated EUR1.9 billion (USD1.97 billion) refurbishment of Cernavoda unit 1 with a consortium of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Canadian Commercial Corporation and Ansaldo Nucleare procurement and construction (EPC) contract covers the development of the detailed design execution of retubing works and refurbishment works as well as construction of the necessary infrastructure Its entry into force is subject to the approval of Nuclearelectrica's shareholders (it is 82.49% state-owned) and the approval of the Canadian government Candu units are pressurised heavy water reactors designed to operate for 30 years with a further 30 years available subject to refurbishment This includes the replacement of key reactor components such as steam generators It involves removing all the reactor's fuel and heavy water and isolating it from the rest of the power station before it is dismantled including those that are not accessible when the reactor is assembled and all 480 fuel channels and 960 feeder tubes are replaced during the high-precision rebuild Cernavoda is the only nuclear power plant in Romania and consists of two 650 MWe Candu reactors Most of the work on units 3 and 4 - like units 1 and 2 Candu-6 reactors - was done in the 1980s prior to the fall of the government of Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989 Work is now on-going to construct units 3 and 4 with scheduled commercial operation in 2030 and 2031 The unit 1 refurbishment project began in 2017 and is currently in the second of three phases preparing and scheduling the activities to be carried out and obtaining all the authorisations and approvals necessary to start the project starts with the shutdown of unit 1 and includes all the work required on it and its recommissioning We are keen to work with internationally renowned partners which have historically contributed to the current operational performance of Cernavoda units 1 and 2." the original supplier of the reactor technology for Cernavoda unit 1 and Ansaldo Nucleare will lead the engineering and procurement aspects of the Nuclear Steam Plant and Balance of Plant AtkinsRealis said its portion of the contract was valued at USD937 million KHNP said it would oversee the entire execution process including replacement of major components and the construction of main infrastructure such as a radioactive waste storage facility KHNP’s share of the project amounts to approximately EUR840 million KHNP will work alongside key domestic partners said: "The last seven Candu reactors built around the world As the only organisation that has taken a leading role in every Candu reactor life extension project to date globally our unmatched track record of executing on schedule will deliver this project for Romania at and above their expectations." said: "This achievement reaffirms the global recognition of KHNP’s operation and maintenance expertise Through the successful completion of the Cernavoda unit 1 refurbishment project we will further strengthen KHNP’s global presence." said the signing of the contract "reaffirms the enduring trust that Nuclearelectrica has consistently placed in us and our partners This achievement not only strengthens our partnership with Nuclearelectrica but also following the signing of the EPCM contract for Cernavoda units 3 and 4 during COP29 in Baku further consolidates Ansaldo Nucleare’s presence in Romania” President and CEO of Canadian Commerical Corporation (CCC) said: "CCC appreciates the confidence that Romania has demonstrated to-date in Canadian nuclear technology and is pleased to facilitate this important project that will ensure Romanians continue to have access to emission-free energy and helps realise Romania’s potential as a regional hub for clean electricity in Eastern Europe." Bucharest planning two Canada-supplied Candu plants at site a subsidiary of Romania’s state nuclear power company Nuclearelectrica has signed a key contract for the construction of two new units at the Cernavodă nuclear power station Energonuclear signed the first phase of the engineering procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract with a joint venture called FCSA comprising of Fluor BV S&L Engineers Ltd and Sargent & Lundy Energie signed at the Cop29 UN climate conference in Baku The value of the contract for both phases combined is estimated at €3.2bn ($3.3bn) The first phase is the “limited notice to proceed” (LNTP) phase That will be followed by the “final notice to proceed” (FNTP) phase The FNTP will be subject to commercial terms being further refined and agreed and a final investment decision taken The EPCM contract provides for services such as design services required for developing specific documentation project development and management services technical assistance services up to the commissioning of the two planned units and quality assurance and development of an integrated quality assurance system “Today marks a major milestone in the advancement and ultimately the completion of Romania’s strategic Cernavodă NPP Units 3 and 4 project,” said Cosmin Ghita Nuclearelectrica’s chief executive officer “The EPCM contract represents the very foundation of the project.” Bucharest is planning to add two new Canada-supplied Candu units at Cernavodă the country’s only commercial nuclear station Cernavodă has two Candu-6 plants that began commercial operation in 1996 and 2007 The International Atomic Energy Agency put the share of electricity production from the two units in 2023 at 18.9% Romania has been planning two additional units at Cernavodă for some time. In 2020 Nuclearelectrica terminated an agreement signed with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) for the plants In September 2023, Canada announced CAD3bn (€2bn, $2.2bn) in export financing to Nuclearelectrica towards the construction of the two new Candu reactors The project is pending approval from the Canadian government and Nuclearelectrica shareholders Romanian state-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica has signed a major engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract to extend the life of the first nuclear reactor at the country’s Cernavoda nuclear power plant (NPP) The €1.9bn ($1.97bn) deal was awarded to a consortium of four companies: Italy’s Ansaldo Nucleare Canadian Commercial Corporation and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) The Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 refurbishment project is pending approval from the Canadian government and Nuclearelectrica shareholders The main scope of the EPC contract involves developing a detailed design and execution plan retubing works and refurbishment works and the construction of infrastructure AtkinsRealis will handle engineering and procurement for modifications to the nuclear steam plant along with the maintenance of retube tooling the remaining retube engineering and the procurement not included in the engineering technology and procurement contract signed with SNN in 2023 Retubing the fuel channels and replacing components such as pressure tubes calandria tubes and feeders in a CANDU reactor extends its lifespan enabling Unit 1 at Cernavoda to operate safely until 2054 The refurbishment aims to ensure the unit’s operation for another lifecycle and the works are expected to commence in February 2025 Nuclearelectrica CEO Cosmin Ghiță stated: “The goal for Cernavodă NPP Unit 1 refurbishment is to ensure the operation of the unit for another life cycle in conditions of safety and economic efficiency all the preparation and implementation activities of U1 refurbishment project are carried out according to standards of excellence and the international experience gained from the refurbishment of the other CANDU nuclear units worldwide “This is a key project which will extend U1’s operational life by 30 years to support Romania’s decarbonisation goals by avoiding an additional 5 million tons of CO₂  emissions annually We are keen to work with internationally renowned partners that have historically contributed to the current operational performance of Cernavoda Units 1 and 2.” Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power president and CEO Whang Joo-ho stated: “This achievement reaffirms the global recognition of KHNP’s operation and maintenance expertise With over 50 years of experience in NPP operations and project management including the refurbishment of Wolsong Unit 1 KHNP is committed to completing this project successfully The company will collaborate with South Korean firms Doosan Enerbility and Samsung C&T to execute the contract The refurbishment will include replacing major components and constructing infrastructure like a radioactive waste storage facility Romania’s two 706MW nuclear reactors, using Canadian CANDU technology owned by AtkinsRealis, contribute to a fifth of the country’s power production, as reported by Reuters Romania plans to add two more 700MW nuclear reactors by 2031 and 2032 respectively The country’s first reactor was connected to the grid in 1996 Nuclearelectrica aims to build a small modular reactor using technology from US company NuScale Power Nuclearelectrica and the international consortium Candu Energy Inc. Canadian Commercial Corporation and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co ceremonially signed the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the advancement of Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 refurbishment on December 19 The contract estimated value is 1.9 billion EUR and its entry into force is conditional upon Nuclearelectrica’s General Meeting of Shareholders approval and the approval of the Canadian Government in the presence of the Head of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery Alexandru-Mihai Ghigiu the Minister of Energy in Romania Sebastian Burduja ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Romania chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Romania Canadian Commercial Corporation and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power marked the most important milestone in the Unit 1 refurbishment project The EPC contract main scope consists of development of the detailed design and execution details execution of Retubing Works and Refurbishment Works as well as construction of the infrastructure as necessary for the Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 Refurbishment Project “Investing in energy is an essential component of the government’s vision to prepare for a clean and sustainable energy future I congratulate Nuclearelectrica for the refurbishment project of Unit 1 of Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant and for the entire portfolio of investments designed to contribute to Romania’s energy stability,” said Alexandru-Mihai Ghigiu “Romania has taken on the role of regional leader in nuclear energy We want to be pioneers in the development of small-scale reactors we have already signed the contract for the feasibility study we already signed the contract for the construction of reactors 3 and 4 at Cernavodă and today we have also signed the final contract for the refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant which we will be able to operate for another 30 years we have managed to attract non-reimbursable funding of almost EUR 14 billion and to stick to our motto: investments I would like to congratulate the management of Nuclearelectrica for the work they have done and for the fact that together we have managed to unblock vital projects for Romania,” added Sebastian Burduja “The goal for Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 refurbishment is to ensure the operation of the unit for another life cycle in conditions of safety and economic efficiency all the preparation and implementation activities of U1 Refurbishment Project are carried out according to standards of excellence and the international experience gained from the refurbishment of the other CANDU nuclear units worldwide This is a key project which will extend U1’s operational life by 30 years to support Romania’s decarbonization goals by avoiding an additional 5 million tons of CO2 emissions annually We are keen to work with internationally renowned partners which have historically contributed to the current operational performance of Cernavoda Units 1 and 2,” noted Cosmin Ghita “The last seven CANDU reactors built around the world and the ongoing life extension of 10 CANDU reactors in Ontario As the only organization that has taken a leading role in every CANDU reactor life extension project to date globally will deliver this project for Romania at and above their expectations,” said Joe St “CCC appreciates the confidence that Romania has demonstrated to date in Canadian nuclear technology and is pleased to facilitate this important project that will ensure Romanians continue to have access to emission-free energy and helps realize Romania’s potential as a regional hub for clean electricity in Eastern Europe,” stated Bobby Kwon “The today EPC contract for Unit 1 Plant Life Extension represents a major achievement for our company,” stated Daniela Gentile CEO of Ansaldo Nucleare “It reaffirms the enduring trust that Nuclearelectrica has consistently placed in us and our partners following the signing of the EPCM contract for Cernavoda Units 3 and 4 during COP29 in Baku further consolidates Ansaldo Nucleare’s presence in Romania” “This achievement reaffirms the global recognition of KHNP’s operation and maintenance expertise President and CEO of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co Nuclearelectrica aims to achieve carbon neutrality lead in innovation and technological advancement A feasibility study for producing lutetium-177 at Romania's Cernavoda nuclear power plant has been successfully completed France’s Framatome and Romanian nuclear utility SN Nuclearelectrica SA (SNN) have announced the successful outcome of a feasibility study to assess the possibility of producing medical isotope lutetium-177 (Lu-177) at the Cernavoda NPP in Romania Cernavoda 2 is a 650 MWe Candu 6 pressurised heavy water reactor by the Danube River The two companies have now begun implementation of the project installation and the commissioning of the irradiation system at unit 2 of the Cernavoda NPP The launch of a full-scale commercial irradiation service for medical isotopes is targeted for 2028 “We are proud to have reached this milestone with Nuclearelectrica and to take this important project on to the next phase Bringing additional capacities from nuclear power reactors helps build a large scale reliable and diversified supply of critical radioisotopes to fight cancer “ “The demand for massively accessible cutting-edge cancer treatments globally is growing rapidly The nuclear industry stands ready to play its part in strengthening the supply chain for lifesaving radioisotopes in Europe and across the world.” The feasibility study was initiated in November 2023 based on Framatome’s isotope production technology It assessed whether the infrastructure at Cernavoda could be used to convert targets into medical isotopes The study demonstrated that by adapting Framatome’s technology to unit 2 of the Cernavoda plant the reactor would be able to irradiate ytterbium-176 at the market technical standard required to produce lutetium-based radiopharmaceuticals The production of lutetium-177 marks a significant milestone for Romania and the global nuclear industry Our role in supporting cutting-edge oncological treatments through nuclear medicine solidifies the role of nuclear energy in enhancing human well-being.” This project also aims at securing an appropriate supply of Lu-177 to meet Romania’s domestic needs for radiopharmaceutical production and supply Lu-177 is a beta-emitting radioisotope used in targeted radionuclide therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer and in multiple promising radiopharmaceutical developments for other cancer indications Framatome’s proprietary isotope production technology enabled the first large-scale commercial production of Lu-177 in a power reactor in June 2022 through its Isogen joint venture with Canada’s Kinectrics is also collaborating with Bruce Power and ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE to produce Lu-177 at Bruce Power’s unit 7 is a Candu pressurised heavy water reactor Bucharest to sign agreement with consortium comprising six companies The agreement has an estimated value of EUR240 million (USD260 million) and will see Canadian Nuclear Partners - a subsidiary of the state-owned Ontario Power Generation - provide project management services relevant training and "organisation and coordination of unit 1’s commissioning up to its return to commercial operation" Ontario Minister of Energy Stephen Lecce said: "We are proud to partner with Romania to deliver this major refurbishment that is going to support energy security in Europe while creating new economic opportunities for workers in both of our countries.” His predecessor in that role and current Ontario Education Minister said: "The world is watching as Ontario continues to deliver multi-billion-dollar Candu nuclear refurbishment projects on time and on budget." looked forward to "highly professional and robust project management with combined Canadian and Romanian experience and reliable energy for another 30 years beyond 2029 .. Romania and Canada have been working together for more than 50 years in the nuclear industry and continue to do so by fostering strategic projects to advance energy security decarbonisation and economic development" said: "We are pleased to leverage our decades of experience with Canadian-made Candu technology to help deliver the unit 1 refurbishment project on time and on budget and demonstrate how Canadian nuclear experts can support clean energy projects in other parts of the world." Nuclearelectrica plans to extend the operating life of unit 1 to 60 years preparing and scheduling the activities to be carried and obtaining all the authorisations and approvals necessary to start the project A multinational consortium was formed in October 2023 for the work Canada's Candu Energy and Italy's Ansaldo Nucleare to jointly carry out the refurbishment and FCSA Joint Venture comprised of Fluor B.V. and Sargent & Lundy Energie S.R.L signed the Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) LNTP phase contract for the advancement of Cernavoda NPP Units 3 and 4 at COP29 in Baku The contract price for both the LNTP and subsequent FNTP phase of the EPCM contract is estimated at EUR 3,2 billion namely the Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) phase (24-30 months) and later subject to commercial terms being further refined and agreed and the Final Investment Decision being taken in in line with the Support Agreement between the Romanian State and SNN the Final Notice to Proceed (FNTP) phase (80-84 months) It provides for EPCM-type services such as: design services required for developing specific types of documentation technical assistance services up to the commissioning of the Units and quality assurance and development of an integrated quality assurance system applied in the Contractor’s offices and also on site “Today marks a major milestone in the advancement and ultimately completion of Romania’s strategic Cernavoda NPP Units 3 and 4 project We are honored to work on this contract and project with highly professional internationally recognized partners such AtkinsRéalis Sargent and Lundy as the success of a project derives from both expertise and robust technology Once Units 3 and 4 are connected to the grid the critical role of nuclear energy in deep decarbonization I express my strong appreciation to the EnergoNuclear team SNN team and our partners for their professionalism and joint efforts into building together a solid project,” stated Cosmin Ghita “CANDU technology has served Romania well and is the right choice for the next 60 years,” said Joe St to ensure a similarly successful outcome for the build of these two new units in Romania.” The signing of the EPCM LNTP Phase contract for Cernavoda NPP Units 3 and 4 leads the transition into the second FNTP phase of developing the project by the end of which the Final Investment Decision for advancement to Stage III (Construction) will be adopted the project feasibility shall be re-examined based on the new technical and economic indicators and the Final Investment Decision shall be adopted therefore enabling the advancement to Stage III “We’ve worked with the United States and Romanian governments since the inception of their 2020 intergovernmental agreement to enable cooperation to advance the Cernavoda projects and the civil nuclear power sector in Romania,” noted Sargent & Lundy Chairman “We bring our comprehensive large-scale integrated nuclear plant design expertise to help provide safe reliable and sustainable solutions to Romania we’re striving to meet the world’s growing energy needs while reducing carbon emissions.” “This project is a significant milestone that brings Italy together with key international partners nuclear power plays a vital role in energy security and in the transition to cleaner energy,” mentioned Daniela Gentile “This agreement not only emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and Europe’s commitment to nuclear energy but also reflects confidence in Ansaldo Nucleare’s 60 years long expertise” “Nuclear energy is a safe and clean source of reliable baseload electricity which is critically important to meeting growing power demands globally,” added Pierre Bechelany President of Fluor’s LNG & Power business “Fluor is pleased to be a part of such an important project for Romania and eastern Europe.” Through the development of the CANDU Units 3 and 4 Project Romania will reach about 19,000 indirectly generated jobs and the contribution of nuclear energy in the total energy production at national level will reach 33% considering an increase in consumption of 2.1% per year 20 million tons of CO2 will be avoided annually with 4 units in operation In addition to the positive impact on energy stability and the achievement of decarbonization targets nuclear power projects also contribute to the development of the domestic supply chain Energonuclear - a wholly owned subsidiary of utility Nuclearelectrica - notified the Commission about the planned construction of two Canadian-designed Candu-6 pressurised heavy water reactors as Cernavoda 3 and 4 in May 2023 The positive opinion received from the Commission "is the result of an elaborate analysis of the information provided by the Romanian side visits to the Cernavoda site and technical discussions over a period of 13 months" "The Commission's assessment is that the project to complete the construction of units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda is in line with the objectives of the Euratom Treaty "This positive view is accompanied by the usual recommendations for such projects which aim at the appropriate application of the Euratom framework in the implementation and during the lifetime of the project These recommendations will be implemented by the project developer in the next steps." Nuclearelectrica CEO Cosmin Ghita added: "The adoption of the positive view of the European Commission is a confirmation of our commitment to technical excellence and nuclear safety We are delighted with this significant progress and we are confident that the project of units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda will make a decisive contribution to Romania’s energy security and sustainability." The EC's positive opinion was also welcomed by Romanian Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja "Today the European Commission confirms our progress and the construction of the two new reactors moves to the next stage," he said "Reactors 3 and 4 represent key pillars of the national energy strategy the two units will make an essential contribution in ensuring energy security at national and regional level We are talking about production in the clean energy band and Romania's expertise in nuclear engineering makes us responsible for carrying on the tradition of 40 years of safe technology." Most of the work on units 3 and 4 was done in the 1980s prior to the fall of the government of Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989 Romania said Canada and the USA were both offering to help with the financing of the construction of Cernavoda 3 and 4 which has an estimated cost of EUR7 billion (USD7.4 billion) Romania's government adopted a law in March last year approving a support agreement with Nuclearelectrica for the proposed units The commitments given by the law include the government taking "the necessary steps to finance the construction of the two reactors including but not limited to the granting of state guarantees to the project's financiers" It will also be responsible for the implementation of the "Contracts for Difference" support mechanism Romania's nuclear power plant operator Nuclearelectrica and France's Framatome are aiming to launch a full-scale commercial irradiation service for medical isotopes in 2028 Following the conclusion of a feasibility study the two companies are now implementing the project installation and the commissioning of the irradiation system at unit 2 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) is a beta-emitting radioisotope used in targeted radionuclide therapy for the treatment of prostate and other cancers destroying the cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unaffected through its Isogen joint venture with Canada's Kinectrics is involved in a pioneering international collaboration with Bruce Power and ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE to produce Lu-177 from a commercial nuclear power reactor The feasibility study concluded that Framatome's technology could be adapted to Cernavoda unit 2 which would be "able to irradiate ytterbium-176 at the market technical standard required to produce lutetium-based radiopharmaceuticals" said: "We are proud to have reached this milestone with Nuclearelectrica and to take this important project on to the next phase Bringing additional capacities from nuclear power reactors helps build a large-scale reliable and diversified supply of critical radioisotopes to fight cancer The demand for massively accessible cutting-edge cancer treatments globally is growing rapidly The nuclear industry stands ready to play its part in strengthening the supply chain for lifesaving radioisotopes in Europe and across the world." said: "Nuclearelectrica is committed to advancing not only energy production but also public health Our role in supporting cutting-edge oncological treatments through nuclear medicine solidifies the role of nuclear energy in enhancing human well-being This project highlights the multifaceted contributions that nuclear power can make - clean energy generation and life-saving medical isotopes." 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management (EPCM) contract for the long-stalled twin 700 megawatt Candu reactors at Cernavoda in Romania The first phase of the EPCM contract will last 24-30 months before a Nuclearelectrica final investment decision launches the second construction through commissioning phase This announcement was one of multiple positive developments for the nuclear industry presented at COP29 in Azerbaijan this week Six additional countries also signed on to an aspirational declaration to triple nuclear energy by 2050 also presented a deployment framework targeting 200 gigawatts of net new nuclear capacity by 2050 This framework targets 35 GW of new nuclear capacity operating or under construction by 2035 uprating existing reactors and restarting previously retired reactors Business Global consortium with KHNP wins nuclear reactor refurbishment project in Romania A global consortium that includes South Korea's state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co has won a project to refurbish an aging nuclear reactor at Romania's Cernavoda power plant worth around 2.8 trillion won ($1.93 billion) KHNP will jointly refurbish Cernavoda's unit 1 reactor with Canada's Candu Energy Inc KHNP's share of the project is 1.2 trillion won The signing ceremony between the consortium and Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica the European nation's nuclear energy company took place in Bucharest on Thursday (local time) Located about 170 kilometers east of the Romanian capital and its 30-year license is set to expire in 2027 The Romanian government has sought to extend the unit's operation for another 30 years KHNP said the refurbishment will begin in February and is expected to take around 65 months The South Korean company will handle infrastructure construction including radioactive waste storage facilities with four other South Korean firms taking part as partners They are KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co. Candu and Ansaldo will take charge of the engineering and procurement work as the original designers of the reactor "Through the successful refurbishment of the Cernavoda power plant KHNP will bolster its presence in the global market," KHNP CEO Hwang Joo-ho said noting the latest contract was made possible by the company's 50 years of experience in the nuclear plant industry The industry ministry noted the project will help diversify the country's export portfolio in the nuclear energy sector A South Korean consortium led by KHNP was named the preferred bidder in July to build two nuclear reactors at the Czech Republic's Dukovany power plant with the final signing scheduled for March next year Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo the presidential candidate of South Korea’s main liberal Democratic Party holds a lead in a potential three-way race for the country’s next election 15% of Korean wage workers have flexible work schedules: data Koryo saram are 'living bridges' of Kazakh-Korean ties 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength CU launches visa support services for foreign nationals SK Telecom scrambles to restore trust after massive data breach Inflation understanding falls sharply among S Rise of Korea’s dollar store Daiso explained in 2 minutes Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts Costco’s steep membership hike tests loyalty of Korean shoppers Bucharest—Global law firm Dentons advised EnergoNuclear on an engineering and construction management (EPCM) contract for the advancement of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Units in Romania the EPCM contract has been structured to cover two phases spanning over 108 months in total a fully owned subsidiary of Nuclearelectrica signed the EPCM contract with the FCSA Joint Venture consisting of Fluor B.V. The contract was signed during the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) held in Baku nuclear energy will generate 66% of the country’s clean energy reinforcing its essential role in the decarbonization process Dominique Ristori and Gregoire Poisson from DGA Group provided public affairs advisory services Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu commented “We are honored to have assisted EnergoNuclear with this landmark investment in Romania’s energy security This project not only strengthens Romania’s energy strategic infrastructure but also underscores its commitment to sustainable energy development Its significance extends beyond continental boundaries marking it as a venture of truly global importance.” Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com Email me claudiu.munteanu@dentons.com Email me oana.voda@dentons.com M +34 649 426 801 Email me amanda.lowe@dentons.com Dentons is a global legal practice providing client services worldwide through its member firms and affiliates This website and its publications are not designed to provide legal or other advice and you should not take You will now be taken from the global Dentons website to the $redirectingsite website 大成 is a partnership law firm organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China and is Dentons' Preferred Law Firm in China with offices in more than 40 locations throughout China Dentons Group (a Swiss Verein) ("Dentons") is a separate international law firm with members and affiliates in more than 160 locations around the world please see dacheng.com/legal-notices or dentons.com/legal-notices The match day roster for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team that will take on Romania this Saturday for the new Cernavodă Cup has been named by Head Coach Kingsley Jones Romania hosts Canada at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest on Saturday November 16 at 8:00am PT / 11:00am ET / 6:00pm local time This is the second meeting between these teams this year; Canada hosted Romania in Ottawa in July This weekend will see Canada take to the field with some new pairings and combinations along with three players who could earn their first caps Pacific Pride Development Academy players Sam Miller Earning his second start for Canada is Noah Flesch who debuted for Canada last Saturday against Chile who earned their first caps for Canada in July off the bench against Scotland “Our match against Romania in July was an important one for us where we saw a lot of growth from our squad and this second opportunity against them gives us another great challenge against strong opposition Players have worked really hard this week and are really wanting to improve upon our performance from our tough test last Saturday against Chile,” said Head Coach Kingsley Jones “Our roster for Saturday looks different than that from the match in July as our program works through a number of injuries but it’s a valuable experience for our young players This is an important opportunity to see how our young players step up ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup qualification.”  This match will mark the introduction of the Cernavodă Cup a perpetual trophy that will be contested every time that Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team and Romania play in collaboration with the Embassy of Canada to Romania to honour the remarkable tradition of Romanian-Canadian cooperation in the nuclear energy sector has been at the very heart of this bilateral relationship It is the biggest and most enduring project that Canada and Romania have ever undertaken together The two operational CANDU units at Cernavodă provide Romania with 18% of its total electricity They are two of the best-performing reactors in the world and supply safe secure and affordable electricity while generating zero CO2 emissions CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM MATCH DAY ROSTER vs ROMANIA  BC) - Earl Marriott Secondary / Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Old Glory DC 2 ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks 3 AUS) – Southern Districts Rugby Club / RFC LA 4 ON) – Cobourg Saxons RFC / Chicago Hounds 6 ON) - Cobourg Saxons / Pacific Pride / Chicago Hounds 13 NZL) - UBCOB Ravens / Pacific Pride / Seattle Seawolves 17 NS) - Valley Rugby Union / Pacific Pride 18 NS) - Pacific Pride / Pictou County RFC 19 BC) - Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Cottesloe Rugby Club21 This new service perfectly completes 24pay’s portfolio of car-related payment options The posibility to pay for the bridge toll directly through the app simplifies the process for the users by eliminating queues and providing easier access to the Dobrogea region and the Black Sea coast The payment process is extremely simple: users access the “RCA and Auto Taxes” section from the app, select their desired options, enter their vehicle details, and make the payment. 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We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used As a Candu pressurised heavy water reactor ages tritium - an isotope of hydrogen - accumulates in its moderator and heat transport systems Increased levels of tritium can significantly contribute to personnel dose rates and emissions levels in the environment Tritium removal technology is designed to capture and process tritium so that it can be properly stored and recycled personnel exposure levels and enhancing workplace safety The Cernavoda tritium removal facility - the world's third and the first in Europe - will use technology developed by the Romanian National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenic and Isotopic Technologies a scientific research and technological development unit under the coordination of the Ministry of Research The tritium removal facility will include several high-technology areas: liquid phase isotopic separation cryogenic distillation and high-vacuum operation The tritium extracted will be stored in secure and safe specialised containers ready for future uses - which could include fuel for future fusion reactors In June 2023 KHNP signed an engineering procurement and construction contract worth KRW260 billion (USD200 million) with Nuclearelectrica for the new facility following a public procurement process And in January 2024 Nuclearelectrica secured a loan agreement of EUR145 million (USD159 million) with the European Investment Bank towards the project which has a completion timeline estimated to be 50 months said: "We are pleased to implement an innovative Romanian technology together with KHNP The tritium removal facility demonstrates Nuclearelectrica’s commitment to safe operations and environmental protection This project underlines Romania’s leading role in the nuclear industry and contributes to national energy security." said: "The groundbreaking ceremony .. is a very important milestone which signifies the execution of the project in earnest .. the facility will enhance environmental protection while contributing to safe operation of the Cernavoda NPP and economic growth of the country as well I expect the nuclear industries between Romania and South Korea will have closer and stronger collaboration." Tritium removal facilities are already in operation at Ontario Power Generation's Darlington plant and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power's Wolsong plant Dentons advised EnergoNuclear on an engineering and construction management (EPCM) contract for Cernavodă 3 and 4 0 EnergoNuclear, a fully owned subsidiary of Nuclearelectrica, signed the EPCM contract with the FCSA joint venture. It consists of Fluor S&L Engineers and Sargent & Lundy Energie The contract was signed during the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 29 Nuclearelectrica is a state-owned utility operating the existing two units at Cernavodă The nuclear power plant is in southeastern Romania nuclear energy will generate 66% of the country’s clean energy multi-competency Dentons team from Romania Hungary and Belgium provided legal support to EnergoNuclear over the course of the two-and-a-half-year project Dentons advised EnergoNuclear on highly complex infrastructure The team advised on highly complex infrastructure public procurement and competition law issues and supported the client in structuring negotiating and drafting the EPCM agreement Partners Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu (Bucharest) Mark Macaulay (Glasgow) and Ian McGrath (Amsterdam) led the team while senior counsel Oana Voda (Bucharest) provided procurement assistance The wider team included partner Peter Braun (Frankfurt) associates Elspeth Nuttall and Alec Cameron (both Edinburgh) senior associate Bartosz Dobkowski (Warsaw) partner Istvan Réczicza and counsel Ted Boone (both Budapest) “We are honored to have assisted EnergoNuclear with this landmark investment in Romania’s energy security This project not only strengthens Romania’s energy strategic infrastructure but also underscores its commitment to sustainable energy development marking it as a venture of truly global importance,” Claudiu Munteanu-Jipescu commented Dentons operates in more than 80 countries helping organizations to grow as well as in the financing sphere The firm said it provides “uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions.” 05 May 2025 - The delegations from the two countries met on the sidelines of the 10th summit meeting of the Three Seas Initiative 05 May 2025 - The Trebinje 3 photovoltaic plant would have an installed capacity of 53.63 MW and an estimated annual production of 85.5 GWh 05 May 2025 - VDE Renewables found that SolarEdge’s advanced safety capabilities minimize photovoltaic system risks and effectively prevent fire hazards Romania is set to almost double its nuclear power capacity with the construction of two new Candu reactors – the first new builds of this type of reactor globally since 2007 Candu reactors are pressurised heavy-water reactors Their name comes from it being developed in Canada in the 1950s and 60s (CAN) they use deuterium oxide as moderator (D) and uranium as fuel (U) The development in Romania will see Candu Energy forming part of a joint venture including Fluor Corporation to deliver the reactors at the Cernavoda Nuclear Generating Station under a contract from Romania’s EnergoNuclear engineering and procurement services while liaising with European Union directives and Romania’s nuclear regulator the National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN) The deal’s initial phase is valued at $224M (£177M) with EnergoNuclear holding the option to proceed with the full completion of Units 3 and 4 pending the finalisation of commercial terms The full development of the reactors will be funded through $3bn (£2.37bn) of export finance from the government of Canada and other governments which is the sole commercial licensee of Candu technology said that the order “signals a new era in the construction of large reactors in support of the nuclear super cycle” Edwards hailed the “game changing contract for AtkinsRéalis and Romania” “Candu technology is at the forefront of relevant up to date and differentiated nuclear technologies in the world,” Edwards continued “We are honoured to help power Romania well into the end of the 21st century with these brand new CANDU reactors I would like to thank the Government of Canada who helped make this contract possible through export financing support of $3 billion This also represents our first step in our expansion around the world as we aim to sell many more reactors.” The Cernavoda site is Romania’s only nuclear site it currently operates two Candu 6 reactors (Units 1 and 2) which account for approximately 20% of Romania’s energy supply Each reactor provides around 720MW of uninterrupted clean power Unit 2 at Cernavoda is internationally recognised for its efficiency holding the world record for the highest capacity factor which assesses reliability and uptime of nuclear reactors Romania has already prevented the emission of over 215Mt of CO2 since the initial reactors became operational in 1996 and 2007 The expansion of Candu technology is seen as a pivotal step in Romania’s commitment to decarbonisation and energy stability including the transition away from coal-powered energy The planned reactors will also present Romania with the opportunity to establish itself as a key player in regional energy security in Eastern Europe Candu reactors’ ability to use unenriched uranium is beneficial for energy security by reducing dependency on foreign fuel refinement processes Candu reactors hold additional significance beyond energy production They co-produce medical isotopes such as Cobalt-60 crucial for sterilising medical equipment and cancer treatments with Canada’s reactors contributing to half of the global supply Julian said: “Canadian Candu technology has served Romania well and is the right choice for the next 60 years “The last seven Candu reactors built around the world Romania state nuclear company Nuclearelectrica CEO Cosmin Ghita said: “28 years of excellent operation of Cernavoda NPP Units 1 and 2 230M MWh into the grid and 215Mt of CO2 avoided are the merits of Candu technology and human expertise “We are keen on extending the historic cooperation with AtkinsRéalis for the deployment of Units 3 and 4 and provide Romania with long-term safe Nuclear energy is a major part of the global effort for deep decarbonization and by extending Candu nuclear capacities in Romania energy availability and energy resilience together with 66% of Romania’s clean energy can efficiently be provided by a single energy source strategic partnerships and robust technology.” trade and economic development Mary Ng said: “Canada is proud to stand at the forefront of the global clean energy transition with Candu nuclear technology as a pillar of innovation and reliability “This collaboration in Romania highlights Canada’s leadership in nuclear energy resilient solutions that enhance energy security high-paying jobs and advancing sustainable growth but we’re also reinforcing Canada’s commitment to a low-carbon future and strengthening resilient supply chains for a better world.” Ontario minister of energy and electrification Stephen Lecce commented: “Ontario is proud to lead in nuclear energy and affordable power while positioning our province as a global leader in this critical sector By exporting our nuclear expertise worldwide we’re showcasing Ontario’s innovation and commitment to an affordable energy future While we refurbish and expand nuclear fleets around the world we are bringing jobs and investment back home for Ontario families and workers.” Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. which shows the difference between the… A large structure apparently made of concrete and dozens of wind turbines… Advanced thermal modelling has found that advanced “points heating systems” can be… Amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill have been proposed by the… (KHNP) has secured a stake worth 1.2 trillion won ($829 million) in a 2.8 trillion won project to refurbish Unit 1 at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania KHNP signed the contract on Thursday for the Cernavoda Unit 1 refurbishment project with Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica (SNN) KHNP will carry out the project as part of a consortium with Canada’s Candu Energy Inc This marks the first time a Korean company has participated in an overseas nuclear plant life-extension project a Canadian Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor began commercial operations in 1996 and is set to expire its operating license in 2027 The SNN aims to replace aging equipment and make other upgrades to extend the plant’s operational life until 2030 Construction is set to begin in February 2025 with the refurbishment expected to take about 65 months Candu Energy will handle the reactor system Ansaldo Nuclear will provide the turbine system design and equipment while KHNP will manage the replacement of key and auxiliary equipment including a radioactive waste storage facility Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. 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Korea’s inflation rises 2.1% in April LG CNS partners with KAIST to train AI transformation expert.. item.tmx : Math.floor(item.tmn)+'/'+Math.floor(item.tmx)) +'℃ Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo hits 100,000 sales milestone LG Energy Solution seeks global talent in U.S. LG Electronics rolls out tumbler washer MyCup LG Elec installs LED scoreboard at Boston Red Sox stadium HD Hyundai Heavy holds ceremony for Philippine patrol ship LG unveils 2025 OLED Evo TV Samsung unveils gaming monitor with glasses-free 3D technology KITA Chief meets Texas Governor to discuss semiconductor subsidies KB Kookmin Bank, KCS to enhance forex monitoring system LG Electronics’ AI Washtower optimizes laundry in 3 seconds Unit could operate for additional 30 years until 2060 South Korea’s state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) said on Monday (6 May) it had signed an agreement with Canada’s Candu Energy to speed up the preparations to compete for a refurbishment project for Unit 1 at the Cernavodă nuclear power station in Romania KHNP said it signed the infrastructure engineering services contract with Candu in line with their goal to participate in the retubing and refurbishment project at Cernavodă-1 a Canada-designed 650-MW Candu 6 unit that began commercial operation in 1996 The project centres on replacing key components and building infrastructure for an additional 30 years of operation until 2060 KHNP will prepare an engineering plan for aspects of the planned refurbishment Last year KHNP said it had formed a consortium with Candu Energy and Italy’s Ansaldo Nucleare for the refurbishment of Cernavodă-1 Romanian nuclear operator Nuclearelectrica has estimated the cost of refurbishment at $1.95bn (€1.81bn) excluding financing costs and inflation rates The project began in 2017 and is in the second of three phases includes providing the financial resources and negotiating and granting engineering starts with the shutdown of Cernavodă-1 and includes all the work required for refurbishment and the plant’s recommissioning In June 2023, KHNP signed a $255m deal with Nuclearelectrica to build a tritium removal facility at Cernavodă The facility will be used to extract tritium from heavy water and store it in a safe form significantly reducing the amount of radioactive waste from reactor operation Candu Energy and Ansaldo - the original design companies for Cernavoda 1's reactor system and turbine generator system - will be responsible for designing the nuclear reactor system and turbine generator system and purchasing equipment KHNP will be responsible for the overall construction as well as infrastructure construction KHNP - which owns and operates Candu pressurised heavy water reactors in South Korea - was directly responsible for project and construction management when replacing the pressure tubes at Wolsong unit 1 in 2009 "With the formation of the consortium the three companies plan to begin preparing business proposals in earnest and then begin contract negotiations with Romania's nuclear energy company SN Nuclearelectrica The contract - valued at USDS1.85 billion - is expected to be concluded within the first half of 2024 KHNP noted that other Korean companies - including KEPCO KPS as well as domestic small and medium-sized nuclear power companies - will also participate in the project "KHNP maintains a deep relationship of trust with Nuclearelectrica including winning the contract to build a tritium removal facility for the Cernavoda nuclear power plant last June," noted KHNP CEO Hwang Joo-ho "We will continue to cooperate closely with the ordering company and consortium members to achieve the final solution We will do our best to ensure that the contract is successful." Candu Energy signed the first contract for the refurbishment of Cernavoda 1 The work agreed with Nuclearelectrica is worth USD47 million and covers engineering and early procurement for the retubing of the reactor core it signed a two-year USD65 million agreement to conduct pre-project work for the lifetime extension of Cernavoda 1 The work is expected to include long lead and front-end engineering services for the unit Ansaldo Nucleare signed a contract with Canada's SNC-Lavalin - Candu Energy's parent company - for the supply of engineering services for plant life extension of Cernavoda 1 If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today completed a review of long term operational safety at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit 1 in Romania The Pre-SALTO (Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation) review mission that took place from 27 February to 7 March was requested by the plant’s operator It is one of two 700 megawatt electrical (MW(e)) pressurized heavy water reactors of the CANDU (CANadian Deuterium Uranium) 6 design at the NPP The operator is planning to refurbish the reactor and extend the total operating lifetime to approximately 60 years The Pre-SALTO team assessed the strategy and key elements for safe long term operation of nuclear power plants based on the IAEA safety standards During the ten-day mission from 27 February to 7 March the team reviewed the plant’s preparedness The mission was conducted by a ten-person team comprising experts from Argentina and United States of America as well as two observers from India and the Republic of Korea and two IAEA staff members The team had in depth discussions with staff from the Cernavoda NPP and conducted a plant walkdown during the review “The team observed that SN Nuclearelectrica is implementing preparations for safe LTO in a timely manner and the staff at the plant are professional open and receptive to suggestions for improvement,” said team leader and IAEA Nuclear Safety Officer Martin Marchena “Some ageing management and LTO activities already meet IAEA safety standards We encourage the plant to address the review findings and implement all remaining activities for safe LTO as planned.” The team identified good practices and good performances that will be shared with the nuclear industry globally The team also provided recommendations to further improve the preparations for LTO safety: The plant management expressed a determination to address the areas identified for improvement and to continue its cooperation with the IAEA "The senior management at the Nuclear Power Plant believes that the Pre-SALTO review is instilling confidence among all staff members in our commitment to safe and reliable operations over the long term," said Valentin Ovidiu Nae "The findings from this review will enable our team to pursue further improvements and excellence The Cernavoda team extends its gratitude to the organization for its unwavering dedication and ongoing support," The team provided a draft report to the plant management and to the Romanian National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN) at the end of the mission The plant management and CNCAN will have an opportunity to make factual comments on the draft A final report will be submitted to the plant management CNCAN and the Romanian Government within three months A SALTO peer review is a comprehensive safety review addressing strategy and key elements for the safe long term operation of nuclear power plants. They complement OSART missions, which are designed as a review of programmes and activities essential to operational safety Neither SALTO nor OSART reviews are regulatory inspections nor are they design reviews or substitutes for an exhaustive assessment of a plant's overall safety status LTO of nuclear power plants is defined as operation beyond an established time frame determined by the license term consideration should be given to life limiting processes and features of systems as well as to reasonably practicable safety upgrades to enhance the safety of the plant to a level approaching that of modern plants More information on SALTO missions can be found here Phase II of the project includes the conclusion of contracts for the "critical engineering necessary to update the project the structuring and contracting of the financing and the agreement of an appropriate contractual architecture for the implementation of the project" as well as getting European Commission and Euratom go-ahead for the project and state aid as well as "obtaining the Nuclear Safety Authorisation for the Construction phase and making the Final Investment Decision to proceed to Phase III (Construction)" was for the preparatory stage including setting up the project company Energonuclear SA and the compiling of engineering and safety documentation required for the project start-up said: "The signing of the Support Agreement between the Romanian State and Nuclearelectrica .. shows the firm support of the Romanian State for the development of the Romanian nuclear programme .. which are scheduled to enter commercial operation in 2030 and 2031 respectively stable and affordable energy to the national energy system the four units at Cernavoda will generate about 66% of Romania’s clean energy with an impact in achieving Romania’s decarbonisation targets The units 3 and 4 project is particularly important for Romania’s energy future and consumer protection and a source of pride for the entire Nuclearelectrica team." The Support Agreement means the Romanian government is providing state guarantees to the financiers of the project cooling water for the operation of the two nuclear units and the completion of the electricity transmission lines necessary for the purpose of connection to the National Energy System and the discharge of the electricity produced in the two nuclear units" Nuclearelectrica said the intention of the company and the Romanian state "is to carry out this project in a Euro-Atlantic consortium on the basis of the agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the United States of America on cooperation in relation to nuclear energy projects at Cernavoda and in the civil nuclear energy sector in Romania" Cernavoda is the only nuclear power plant in Romania and consists of two 650 MWe pressurised heavy-water reactors CANDU-6 reactors - was done in the 1980s prior to the fall of the government of Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989 Romania also has plans for small modular reactors (SMRs) with a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Nuclearelectrica US firm NuScale and E-INFRA relating to the proposed site at Doicești the location selected for the country's first SMR procurement and construction (EPC) contract was signed by Hwang Joo-ho general manager of Romanian nuclear power plant operator Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica in Seoul on 27 June As Candu pressurised heavy water reactors age The Cernavoda tritium removal facility - the world's third and first in Europe - will use technology developed by the Romanian National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenic and Isotopic Technologies (ICSI) The tritium extracted will be stored in secure and safe specialised containers ready for future use will "give Romania the opportunity to become a European hub for tritium production and export – the fuel candidate of future clean fusion reactors Romania has the opportunity to develop its suppliers' chain and become a centre for development and export of the Romanian tritium removal technology and know-how using localised factories and workforce" KHNP was selected as the EPC contractor following a public procurement procedure The project completion duration is estimated to be 50 months "We are happy to implement a Romanian innovative technology based on years of research and development a true statement of Romania's leadership in nuclear industry," Ghiță said a leading expert in the field is the right partner to support us in delivering a safe and reliable project "The tritium removal facility represents Nuclearelectrica's constant commitment to safe operation and protection of the environment and population technological advancement and international cooperation is to provide Romania a leading role in the nuclear industry and support its energy security my team at Nuclearelectrica and our partners for their efforts and shared vision for a sustainable future for the next generation." Tritium removal facilities are already in operation at Ontario Power Generation's Darlington plant and KHNP's Wolsong plant Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) LNTP phase contract for the advancement of Cernavoda NPP Units 3 and 4 The contract price for the EPCM contract is estimated at EUR 3.2 billion to ensure a similarly successful outcome for the build of these two new units in Romania.” “We’ve worked with the United States and Romanian governments since the inception of their 2020 intergovernmental agreement to enable cooperation to advance the Cernavodă projects and the civil nuclear power sector in Romania,” said Sargent & Lundy Chairman “This project is a significant milestone that brings Italy together with key international partners nuclear power plays a vital role in energy security and in the transition to cleaner energy,” said Daniela Gentile “This agreement not only emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and Europe’s commitment to nuclear energy but also reflects confidence in Ansaldo Nucleare’s 60 years long expertise” which is critically important to meeting growing power demands globally,” said Pierre Bechelany The Cernavoda nuclear power plant has two reactors with a capacity of 700 MW each and a lifespan of 30 years signed today the agreement for the refurbishment project of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 developed by the Romanian state-owned nuclear energy company Societatea nationala nuclearelectrica SA The Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant – reads a note – has two operating each with a power of 700 MW and a lifespan of 30 years Cernavoda Unit 1 has been in operation since 1996 To extend its operational life by another 30 years Nuclearelectrica has started a complete refurbishment project for this unit as three companies join together to sign the EPC (engineering construction) contract for this ambitious project construction and project management necessary to complete the unit refurbishment and therefore the entry into force of the contract is subject to approval by the general meeting of shareholders of Nuclearelectrica Candu Energy is the original equipment manufacturer and the worldwide operator of Candu technology while Ansaldo Nucleare is the original Balance of Plant designer of Cernavoda Units 1 and 2 Candu Energy and Ansaldo Nucleare will be in charge of the engineering procurement and project management of the nuclear island and Balance of Plant of the plant respectively while Khnp will be in charge of the construction including the construction of infrastructure such as the radioactive waste storage building Unit 1 is scheduled to be shut down in 2027 and will involve replacing the reactor tubes and refurbishing the unit This process is expected to last until 2029 after which the unit will be able to operate for a further 30-year life cycle “The aim of the renovation of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda NPP is to ensure the operation of the unit for another life cycle in conditions of safety and economic efficiency,” he said “To achieve this goal – he added – all preparation and implementation activities of the U1 Modernization Project will be carried out according to standards of excellence and international experience gained from the modernization of other Candu nuclear units worldwide This is a key project that will extend the operational life of Unit 1 by 30 years to support Romania’s decarbonization goals avoiding an additional 5 million tons of CO2 emissions per year We are eager to work with internationally renowned partners who have historically contributed to the current performance of Cernavoda units 1 and 2” “The EPC contract for the extension of the useful life of the unit 1 plant represents an important achievement for our company,” said Daniela Gentile “This agreement confirms the trust that Nuclearelectrica has constantly placed in us and our partners This achievement not only strengthens our partnership with Nuclearelectrica but further consolidates Ansaldo Nucleare’s presence in Romania.” Unit 1 of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant entered into service in 1996 and has delivered equal to approximately 10 percent of national consumption Unit 1 has prevented the release into the atmosphere of over 130 million tons of CO2 Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram The project is carried out by the Energonuclear company wholly owned by the state-owned Nuclearelectrica The project of units 3 and 4 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania has received a positive opinion from the European Commission with regards to technical and nuclear safety aspects This was reported by the Ministry of Energy in Bucharest in a press release “The Ministry of Energy welcomes the adoption of the positive point of view of the European Commission regarding the project of Cernavoda units 3 and 4 based on Article 41 of the Euratom Treaty,” reads the note Energonuclear notified the design of units 3 and 4 in May 2023 Nuclearelectrica (SNN) announces that the position of General Manager of Cernavoda NPP Branch will be temporarily occupied by Romeo Urjan and the position of Chief Nuclear Officer of SNN will be occupied by Valentin Ovidiu Nae starting from the same date and for the same period both positions being occupied on the basis of an Individual Employment Contract according to the organizational structure of SNN The change is aimed at the organizational calibration of the critical management and nuclear safety functions in an optimal way for the current operation of Cernavoda NPP the further development of SNN’s investment projects according to a report sent to the Bucharest Stock Exchange Romeo Urjan has over 30 years of experience in the nuclear industry He was the Production Manager of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant until 2002 and subsequently held various management positions in operation preparation and works control at the Ontario Power Generation nuclear power plant in Canada from 2002 to 2015 Romeo Urjan held the position of Deputy General Manager Operations being prior to this appointment Director of the Technical and Nuclear Safety Department Romeo Urjan is a graduate of the Polytechnic University of Bucharest and holds an MBA from the Open University Business School in the UK Valentin Ovidiu Nae has 38 years of experience in the Cernavoda NPP Branch and the expertise gained during the international expert missions he has participated in his contribution to the SNN management team being demonstrated in practice by the exceptional operating results obtained by CNE Cernavoda Valentin Ovidiu Nae has held operating and management positions being head of the radiation control section Chief Engineer in the Process Systems Department he held the position of Director of CNE Cernavoda Branch being responsible for the coordination of production activities and nuclear safety functions.