Westinghouse Pursues $75B Nuclear Expansion by 2030, FT Reports
- Westinghouse, a Toshiba subsidiary, is engaging with U.S. authorities and industry partners to plan the deployment of 10 large nuclear reactors following directives issued by the president.
- These discussions follow President Donald Trump's executive orders issued on May 23, which instructed the government to streamline regulatory procedures and accelerate the licensing timeline for nuclear reactors to 18 months.
- Westinghouse acts as primary contractor at the Vogtle Unit 3 and 4 site in Georgia and has an approved reactor design with recent experience building AP1000 reactors there.
- Interim CEO Dan Sumner highlighted Westinghouse's strong position and noted ongoing collaboration with the administration, specifically mentioning engagement with the loan programs office and acknowledging how critical funding is for implementing the model.
- This initiative could reinvigorate U.S. nuclear power by increasing domestic capacity and meeting energy demands through streamlined regulation and established supply chains.
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Westinghouse Eyes Major Nuclear Expansion To Power Trump's Energy Ambitions
Westinghouse Electric Company is reportedly engaging in high-level discussions with U.S. government officials regarding the ambitious deployment of ten new nuclear reactors, a move aimed at fulfilling the objectives of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on energy expansion. This potential collaboration could mark a significant revitalization of nuclear power generation in the United States, a […] Westinghouse Eyes Major Nuclear Expansion …


Westinghouse pursuing US nuclear expansion with 10 large reactors after Trump orders: report
Nuclear equipment supplier Westinghouse is in talks with U.S. officials and industry partners about deploying 10 large reactors, in response to presidential executive orders, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing the company's CEO.
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