BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today contracts
with a total value of more than C$1 billion for two major nuclear
energy projects that will enable Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG)
life extension of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, and the
deployment of a new small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington
site.
Under the first contract, BWXT will manufacture 48 steam
generators at its Cambridge facility for the Pickering life
extension program. The project will create more than 250 highly
skilled trades positions, including welders, fitters and
machinists, as well as add more engineers and supporting staff. The
duration of the project will be more than seven years, with a
significant portion booked in fourth quarter 2024. BWXT is
performing the work for its customer CanAtom, a joint venture
between AtkinsRéalis and Aecon.
BWXT also announced a contract to manufacture the reactor
pressure vessel (RPV) for customer GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s
BWRX-300 SMR. The largest component within the technology, the RPV
contains the reactor core, coolant and support structures. BWXT is
the first manufacturer in North America to begin this type of work
for an SMR technology and will play a key role in the deployment of
SMRs across Canada and the world. This order was booked in second
quarter 2024.
The Province’s Minister of Energy and Electrification Stephen
Lecce joined BWXT at its Cambridge, Ontario, facility for the
announcement.
“Ontario needs more nuclear energy to meet growing electricity
demand, and it’s our province’s highly skilled workers that will
make it all possible,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and
Electrification. “I am so pleased to work with companies like BWXT
that are investing in Ontario and in our workers, as we continue to
cement Ontario’s position as a global leader in new nuclear
technologies.”
“The BWXT team stands ready to help our customers and Ontario
create a future that provides abundant, emissions-free electricity,
while increasing sustainable, good-paying jobs for Canada,” said
John MacQuarrie, president, BWXT Commercial Operations. “We’ve been
taking strategic steps to further meet the current and anticipated
demand for nuclear power. These significant projects leverage
BWXT’s extensive capabilities and specialized expertise in the
delivery of large components for the domestic and global nuclear
industry.”
“The contract to fabricate the reactor pressure vessel for the
first BWRX-300 is another key milestone in the deployment of this
technology,” said Lisa McBride, Canada Country Leader, GEH. “We are
excited to be working with BWXT to move this project forward, while
bringing benefits to manufacturing workers in Ontario.”
The Pickering Life Extension Program is in its initial phases
and will enable the Pickering “B” fleet of reactors to operate for
an additional 30 years. The work is anticipated to be completed in
the mid-2030s. Pickering features four operating CANDU® reactors
and accounts for approximately 10% of Ontario’s electricity
needs.
“By refurbishing existing assets at Pickering Nuclear, and
building SMRs at the Darlington New Nuclear Project, OPG is helping
Ontario meet rapidly growing demand for low-carbon, reliable
baseload nuclear energy,” said Nicolle Butcher, OPG President CEO.
“Ontario’s robust nuclear supply chain, including trusted partners
like BWXT, will help ensure these large nuclear projects have the
components necessary to complete these projects on time, on budget,
safely and with quality.”
“CANDU technology, as Canada’s only domestically developed,
large scale nuclear technology, is a source of national pride,”
said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis. “We are
pleased to continue working with BWXT as a major player in the
CANDU supply chain and a proud Canadians for CANDU supporter. The
CANDU reactors at OPG are indispensable to providing Ontario with
energy security and reliable, clean power to millions of people.
Their refurbishment and continued operation helps to support many
Ontario jobs.”
“The Pickering Refurbishment Project will help ensure the supply
of clean, safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for future
generations while stimulating the economy and further expanding
Ontario’s strong nuclear supply chain. We look forward to safely
delivering this critical project and advancing our work with BWXT
alongside our client OPG and partner AtkinsRéalis,” said Aaron
Johnson, Senior Vice President, Nuclear, Aecon Group Inc.
The BWRX-300 scheduled for the OPG Darlington New Nuclear
Project is on track to be the first on-grid SMR among G7 nations.
The design is a 300-MWe water-cooled, natural circulation SMR with
passive safety systems that leverages the design and licensing
basis of GEH’s U.S. NRC-certified ESBWR.
Already one of the largest commercial nuclear equipment
manufacturing facilities in North America, the BWXT Cambridge
facility is undergoing preparatory work for its C$80 million
expansion to further support current and anticipated demand for
nuclear projects in Ontario and around the world.
Forward-Looking Statements
BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking
statements, including statements relating to the performance,
timing, impact and value, to the extent contract value can be
viewed as an indicator of future revenues, of the manufacturing
contract for the Pickering life extension project and the reactor
pressure vessel manufacturing contract. These forward-looking
statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including,
among other things, modification or termination of the contracts
and delays. If one or more of these or other risks materialize,
actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more
complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see
BWXT’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2023 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. BWXT cautions not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date of this release and undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the
extent required by applicable law.
About BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong,
Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and
Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that
provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security,
clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space
exploration. With approximately 8,700 employees, BWXT has 15 major
operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. In addition, BWXT
joint ventures provide management and operations at a dozen U.S.
Department of Energy and NASA facilities. For more information,
visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and
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