SN Nuclearelectrica SA (SNN) and Canadian Nuclear Partners SA (CNPSA) have entered into an agreement to work with nuclear energy. Its objective is to provide project management organization (PMO) services for the preparation and execution of the renovation project of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, located in Romania.
This agreement, which was signed on June 11, is worth approximately 240 million euros.
Strengthening nuclear energy in Romania
The union of these two companies represents a crucial step forward in completing the remodeling of Cernavoda Unit 1, fulfilling the planned development phases.
Under the agreement, CNPSA, a subsidiary of Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis), will provide SNN with project management services, technical assistance, consulting services, specific training for the CANDU plant and the organization and coordination of the commissioning of Unit 1 until its commercial restart.
Second, this agreement builds on an earlier contract signed in 2021 between SNN and Laurentis through CNPSA to develop a program to conserve the reactors’ water systems during their refurbishment. Present at the June 11 signing ceremony in Bucharest were Ontario Ministers Todd Smith and Stephen Lecce, Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja, Canadian Ambassador to Romania Gavin Buchan, along with representatives from CNPSA, SNN, Laurentis and Ontario Power Generation.
Ontario ministers back nuclear project
The world is watching as Ontario continues to deliver multi-million dollar nuclear refurbishment CANDU projects on time and on budget. We are ready to support our partners, leveraging all that experience and expertise to support the refurbishment of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, thus ensuring a reliable and clean source of energy. for future generations, and providing continued energy security.
Ontario Minister Todd Smith said.
In addition, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification, Stephen Lecce, highlighted the importance of the partnership with Romania in carrying out this renovation.
Romania secures clean energy for 30 years
Finally, Cosmin Ghita, CEO of Nuclearelectrica, pointed out the importance of sound and professional project management, stating that “the most important aspect of project management is to ensure that the projects are managed in a professional manner.We look forward to working with CNPSA to move forward with the refurbishment of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant. . With the combined experience of Canada and Romania, Romania will benefit from clean, safe and reliable energy for another 30 years beyond 2029. Romania and Canada have collaborated in the nuclear nuclear industry for more than 50 years and will continue to promote strategic projects to advance energy security, decarbonization and economic development.“.
For his part, Jason Van Wart, CEO of CNPSA, expressed his pride in partnering with SNN and providing advanced PMO services for this large-scale project, ensuring a clean and affordable source of electricity for Romania. He highlighted the experience with Canadian-made CANDU technology, which will allow the Unit 1 refurbishment project to be executed on time and on budget, demonstrating how Canadian nuclear experts can support clean energy projects globally.
The agreement also highlights the capacity for international cooperation in the nuclear field, underlining how the transfer of knowledge and technologies between countries can contribute significantly to global energy sustainability and security.
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