Green Forum • 19 December, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Nuclearelectrica, operator of Romania's Cernavoda NPP, announced a €1.9 billion EPC contract with an international consortium to refurbish Unit 1 and extend its life by 30 years.
During a special signing ceremony, in the presence of the Head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Mr. Alexandru-Mihai Ghigiu, the Minister of Energy in Romania, Mr. Sebastian Burduja, H.E. Mr. Rim Kap-soo, ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Romania, H.E. Mr. Gavin Buchan, ambassador of Canada in Romania and H.E. Ms. Valeria Baistrocchi, chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Romania, SN Nuclearelectrica, AtkinsRéalis, Ansaldo Nucleare, Canadian Commercial Corporation and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co marked the most important milestone in the Unit 1 refurbishment project.
The EPC contract main scope consists of: development of the detailed design and execution details, procurement of equipment and materials, execution of Retubing Works and Refurbishment Works as well as construction of the infrastructure as necessary for the Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 Refurbishment Project.
"Investing in energy is an essential component of the Government's vision to prepare for a clean and sustainable energy future. I congratulate Nuclearelectrica for the refurbishement project of Unit 1 of Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant and for the entire portfolio of investments, designed to contribute to Romania's energy stability," said the Head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Alexandru-Mihai Ghigiu.
Nuclearelectrica aims to achieve carbon neutrality, expand clean energy production, lead in innovation and technological advancement, managing resources sustainably, and develop the community and workforce.