GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

A major milestone reached as we have submitted our tender response to the Great British Nuclear #SMR competition. “We have entered this competition with a proven track record of processing SMR reactor technology internationally, a fuel that is already licensed and in operation, and a reactor designed for manufacture,” said Andy Champ, GEH UK Country Leader. “Our BWRX-300 has evolved from proven, simple, boiling water reactor technology and is not just smaller, but through innovation even further simplified. We believe this uniquely positions us to reliably deliver an SMR with the most value for money and along with our strategic investment partners, be a valuable partner to the UK Government as it strives to reach its net zero target by 2050.” The BWRX-300 is a 10th generation SMR design that builds on decades of real-world operating experience and innovation, using a standard design, a proven delivery model and GEH’s experience with cross-border regulatory collaboration. GEH and Ontario Power Generation are developing the first BWRX-300 at OPG’s Darlington site near Toronto. Early site preparation work has been completed, construction is expected to start in early 2025 and commercial operation to commence by 2029. Read more about today's announcement: https://lnkd.in/eEQyNiaY

ORLEN Synthos Green Energy, Aecon Group Inc., AtkinsRéalis and GEH have signed a teaming agreement to accelerate the deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Poland. The signing in Warsaw today was witnessed by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development of Canada and H.E. Catherine Godin, Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Poland. “As our SMR technology is deployed globally, there will be many lessons learned that will be transferrable from project to project and country to country,” said Sean Sexstone, Executive Vice President, Advanced Nuclear, GEH. “Our work with AtkinsRéalis and Aecon to build the first BWRX-300 at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington site sets the stage for the successful deployment of this technology in Poland.” OSGE plans to build a fleet of BWRX-300 SMRs in Poland with the first unit ready in the early 2030s. GEH Poland Country Leader Dagmara Peret represented us during the signing ceremony. 

Michelle Catts, MBA, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Programs, participated in the Women's Energy Network Alliance “female trailblazers in energy” panel this week in Edinburgh. Michelle discussed her career journey at GEH and highlighted the importance of attracting top, diverse talent for nuclear innovation. “I was really pleased to share my experiences with such an esteemed panel and hopefully inspire the next generation of women in nuclear,” she said. Michelle has been instrumental in our work in the UK as the BWRX-300 small modular reactor goes through the Generic Design Assessment process.  We were proud to be a sponsor of the event and play a part in promoting diversity in the nuclear industry.

Chief Commercial Officer Nicole Holmes discussed the energy transition, how GE Vernova is working to electrify and decarbonize the world, growing global interest in nuclear power and the role that the BWRX-300 small modular reactor will play in helping nations meet climate and energy security goals during the annual North Carolina Economic Development Association conference today in Wilmington. #NCEDA

We’re proud to sponsor #WENAConf and support the Women's Energy Network Alliance. GEH's Michelle Catts, MBA will participate in a panel discussion “Female trailblazers in energy.” 

We at GE Vernova hope you find a few moments to reflect on the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and every day. During this important month, our teams expanded their understanding of Indigenous history and deepened their cultural awareness: • Teams from GE Vernova's Electrification businesses and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy experienced the captivating "People of the Watershed" photography exhibit and viewed other Indigenous artwork at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. • We distributed pencil crayons and colouring books with Indigenous art at our Markham, Ontario and Brossard, Quebec sites to raise awareness among employees’ families. • Our Hydro Power team in Brossard hosted a fireside chat with David Acco; Chris Boisvert; Martin Courtemanche; GE Vernova's Chief Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Officer Reginald J. Miller; and Jennifer Tidmarsh to discuss the role of Indigenous Peoples in the future of energy security and abundance in Canada. • Employees experienced a virtual tour of the Potlatch Gallery at the U'mista Cultural Centre to learn about the artistic expressions of Coastal Salish peoples. Reconciliation begins with each one of us. I want to thank our teams for their continued commitment to creating a culture of inclusion and respect here at GE Vernova. Ferris Z. Kevin Tran, MHSc, CRSP Daniel Granger Oyin Isaac, CHRP, PCP Phousadaveo Chounlamany Jennifer Lombardi #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousHistoryMonth

Chief Diversity Officer Reggie Miller celebrates #Juneteenth, a significant day marking the end of slavery in the U.S.. June 19th is a day to honor the strength and resilience of Black communities. Our commitment to #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion is vital to our success at GE Vernova. Read more 👇 #FutureOfEnergy #DEI

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Chadwick has been named our new Regulatory Affairs Licensing Manager for our UK small modular reactor (SMR) programme. In this position, Andrew will be responsible for building our licensing team and working with our partners to license the BWRX-300 SMR in the UK. Andrew’s role will support our ongoing application to the Great British Nuclear SMR competition which is part of the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero plan to deliver 24GW of new nuclear capacity by 2050.   “Ensuring the highest standards in nuclear licencing and safety is something that drives me,” he said. “I am hugely excited to begin working on GE Hitachi’s leading BWRX-300 solution, the first contracted for construction in the G7.”    Andrew has extensive experience in the UK nuclear industry leading safety case development for new build, R&D, operational and decommissioning projects. He has held multiple roles as a Safety Case Lead, most recently at Nuclear Waste Services, and has participated in the UK nuclear industry Safety Case Forum.

Our team was well represented during the recent North American Young Generation in Nuclear, Inc. (Continental) Conference in Charlotte, NC. The Wilmington NAYGN chapter received the award for the Best Chapter in the Carolinas for their 2023 events, such as the Intern Buddy Program, a lunch and learn focused on BWR fuel lessons learned and an historic turnout for the Beach Weekend regional event. Additionally, Sarah DeSilva received an Individual Achievement Award for her leadership and passion to elevate the Wilmington chapter to build up membership and involvement. Conference attendees, including 17 GEH employees, participated in sessions covering a variety of topics including AI in nuclear, workforce development and global perspectives on nuclear energy.

We are pleased to be shortlisted by Vattenfall, as part of Vattenfall’s ongoing evaluation of reactor technology. Our boiling water reactor technology has been operating for decades in the Nordics and the BWRX-300 small modular reactor, a 10th generation design, is an ideal solution as Sweden looks to new #nuclear to satisfy a growing demand for electricity while decarbonizing industry and meeting net-zero goals. https://lnkd.in/emTASWpb