Westinghouse and Urenco Team Up to Fuel the eVinci Microreactor
Westinghouse recently announced partnering with Urenco to power up their blueprint eVinci microreactor. Urenco will supply high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) for five years to help the reactor’s rollout. This partnership aims to provide clean and reliable energy around the clock, anywhere.
Laurent Odeh, Chief Commercial Officer for Urenco reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supplying enriched uranium for both current and future nuclear reactors. He stated that they are proud to sign an agreement-in-principle with Westinghouse to support the eVinci microreactor.
Tarik Choho, President of Nuclear Fuel at Westinghouse noted,
“This is a key step in building our capabilities to supply advanced nuclear fuels. Urenco is a valued supplier of enriched uranium. They will play an important role in providing nuclear fuel for our eVinci microreactor, which is a safe, simple and economical clean-energy solution for a range of industries like remote mining, data centers, and off-grid communities.”
The Small and Mighty eVinci Microreactor:
The eVinci microreactor is a game-changer for clean energy. It can power data centers, mining sites, oil and gas operations, remote communities, industrial hubs, universities, and military bases. In the future, it could even be used for space missions, including powering operations on the Moon.
Furthermore, it’s different from traditional nuclear plants. It comes fully built in a factory. Then, it is packed in a container for easy shipping and setup. It operates just like a battery with minimal moving parts.
- eVinci can produce 5MWe with a 15MWth core design. The reactor core can run for eight or more full-power years 24/7 before refueling.
Net Zero Goals and Safety Standards
The eVinci microreactor provides carbon-free energy. It doesn’t need water cooling, which makes it an eco-friendly power option. This partnership shows how the companies are helping countries meet their net-zero targets.
After use, spent fuel is sent back to the manufacturer or stored in deep geological repositories (DGR) for safe, long-term storage. Additionally, Westinghouse ensures high safety standards even in unexpected scenarios. This is due to advanced features that lower failure risks. They make it a reliable and eco-friendly energy source.
This small, easy-to-use reactor could change the game for industries and communities. It provides reliable, carbon-free power anywhere on Earth or even beyond.
Westinghouse and Shawflex Partner to Deploy Advanced Reactors
Westinghouse Electric Company has partnered with Shawflex for new nuclear power projects in Canada and beyond. Shawflex will supply cables, connectors, and assemblies for Westinghouse’s AP1000®, AP300™, and eVinci™ reactors under this agreement.
Shawflex, located in Rexdale, Ontario, has supplied electrical wire and cable for over 40 years. The company specializes in designing complex cable systems for the nuclear industry. Shawflex is moving to a bigger facility in Vaughan, Ontario. This change will help them meet rising demand. It will also expand production and improve support for nuclear projects.
Jarrod Shugg, Vice President and General Manager at Shawflex, said,
“Shawflex’s nuclear wire, cable, and assembly solutions are a great fit for Westinghouse’s advanced nuclear power projects. We are ready to leverage our high-quality Canadian manufacturing and decades of nuclear experience in support of Westinghouse’s vision to expand the power of clean energy around the globe.”
The AP1000: More Power, More Prosperity
Westinghouse, owned by Brookfield and Cameco, has the only fully developed Generation III+ reactor in Canada and it’s ready for use. The AP1000 reactor can power over 750,000 homes with one unit. A four-unit plant could supply electricity to at least three million homes.
Building a four-unit AP1000 plant would greatly boost Canada’s economy. It would add $28.7 billion CAD to the GDP during construction. Once up and running, the plant would generate CAD 8.1 billion each year. It would also create 12,000 full-time, high-quality jobs.
Canadian firms will have a chance to work on more than 30 AP1000 reactors planned worldwide. No other Western reactor technology has such a clear and promising path for growth.
Moving on businesses can prepare for future investments in Westinghouse’s AP300® Small Modular Reactor (SMR).
A Carbon-Free Path for Canada
This project will also enhance Canada’s nuclear capacity. Notably, the AP1000 provides carbon-free energy, supporting Canada’s goal of reducing emissions by 45–50% below 2005 levels by 2035.
According to WNA, Nuclear power generates about 15% of Canada’s electricity, with 17 reactors—mostly in Ontario—providing 12.7 GWe of capacity.
Canada plans to expand its nuclear capacity by building both large-scale reactors and SMRs. For years, the country has led in nuclear research and technology, exporting its reactor systems and supplying a major share of the world’s medical radioisotopes for diagnosis and cancer treatment.
