Nuclearelectrica inks agreement with SNC-Lavalin group in Cernavoda Unit 1 refurbishment project

Nuclearelectrica has selected Candu Energy Inc., a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, to carry out additional pre-project work for the CANDU reactor of Cernavoda Unit 1, before extending its life span, the company informs.

Within the rd 65 million USD two-year agreement, SNC-Lavalin will perform long-term engineering and front-end engineering services, in order to prepare the future refurbishment project of CNE Cernavoda Unit 1. The refurbishment will extend the life of the Unit 1 reactor for another 30 years, until 2060.

"The refurbishment of Unit 1 is part of Nuclearelectrica's commitment to contribute to Romania's re-energization through clean energy, with low costs and 24/7 availability. We are proud to capitalize on the 26 years of nuclear expertise at the highest standards of safety and productivity, to work alongside the top international specialists and to complete this strategic project for Romania's energy security, for the decarbonisation objectives and for the new generation of specialists," Cosmin Ghita, CEO Nuclearelectrica, says.

Starting with 2029, through the refurbishment of Unit 1, approximately 5.5 million MWh of clean, affordable energy will be delivered annually in the SEN (National Energy System), and over 5 million tons of CO2 will be avoided annually for another 30 years.

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