Aecon and Westinghouse sign collaboration agreements for development and deployment of advanced nuclear new-build projects

Aecon Group Inc. (“Aecon”) and Westinghouse Electric Company (“Westinghouse”) are pleased to announce the signing of two agreements, creating a framework for the development and deployment of advanced nuclear new-build projects.
 
Under a Strategic Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding, Aecon and Westinghouse will collaborate on opportunities for fabrication of AP1000 modules globally and the development of new-build projects in Canada.
 
"With extensive nuclear engineering, procurement and construction expertise, strong technical knowledge, as well as specialized nuclear fabrication and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet the stringent demands of the North American nuclear power industry, Aecon is at the forefront of delivering nuclear infrastructure,” said Aaron Johnson, Senior Vice President, Aecon Nuclear. “We are proud of our role in advancing the energy transition to help ensure the supply of clean, reliable and affordable electricity for generations to come. We look forward to collaborating with Westinghouse through these framework agreements as we continue supporting our clients in their technology selection and deployment.”
 
Leveraging its 120,000 square-foot fabrication and modularization facility in Cambridge, Ontario, Aecon previously provided fabrication services of critical nuclear class AP1000 modules for the Vogtle Unit 3&4 project in Georgia, and on-site specialized welding services.
 
Building on over five decades of nuclear experience supporting commercial nuclear clients, Aecon is uniquely positioned to continue collaborating with Westinghouse to support the development and deployment of advanced nuclear new-build technologies – providing a rapid deployment solution for significant new nuclear capacity to meet economic, environmental, and energy security needs.
 
“Nuclear energy is essential to powering Ontario’s future, providing unmatched reliability, affordability, and carbon-free energy to meet soaring energy demands,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification. “Ontario welcomes strategic partnerships and enhanced collaboration in nuclear to secure our energy needs, create value-added jobs and supply chain benefits in our province as we emerge as a global clean energy leader.”
 
“By partnering with Aecon, we are underscoring our commitment to ensuring that nuclear new-build projects of all scales will benefit the Canadian economy by employing local trades and creating jobs in Canada,” said Dan Lipman, President of Westinghouse Energy Systems. “For each four-unit AP1000 project Westinghouse builds in Canada, we can create nearly 8,000 Canadian jobs during construction and another 12,000 full-time jobs for ongoing operations.”
 
Aecon’s distinguished track record of nuclear work in North America includes maintenance, fabrication, refurbishment and construction services for many nuclear technologies, including Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), and CANDU technologies. Aecon is spearheading the refurbishment of 10 CANDU reactors for Bruce Power and Ontario Power Generation and is the Canadian constructor of North America’s first grid-scale BWRX-300 SMR at the Darlington nuclear site. Aecon is also executing major component replacement projects for Dominion Energy’s PWR reactors at the North Anna Power Station in Virginia as part of their Subsequent License Renewal process.