The Romanian Atomic Forum Romatom participated yesterday in the event in which Nuclearelectrica and Canadian Nuclear Partners - both limbs Romatom - signed the framework agreement for the Retehnologization project of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda power station.
(See below the event registration and full statements)
This long -term partnership aims to provide essential Project Management Organization (PMO) services necessary for unit 1 re -technologization, and the contract value is 240 million euros (360 million Canadian dollars).
This strategic collaboration emphasizes the continuous commitment of Romania and Canada to promote clean and sustainable energy, in a context of increased geopolitical uncertainty.Through this initiative, both nations demonstrate a common will to contribute to Europe's energy security, but also to generate new economic opportunities for their citizens.
Canadian Nuclear Partners, a subsidiary of Laurentis Energy Partners, will play a crucial role in this project, providing not only support in project management, but also technical assistance, consulting and vocational training adapted to the technology of Candu.
The signing event was honored with the presence of Romanian and Canadian officials, as follows: Ministers Ontario, Todd Smith and Stephen Lecce, Romanian Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, and Canada Ambassador to Romania, Gavin Buhan, together with representatives of CNPSA, SNN, Laurentis and Ontario Power Generation.
Todd Smith, (former)Minister of Energy and Electrification of Ontario (who took over the last days the mandate of Minister of Education): "The world concerns how Ontario continues to deliver re -technology projects of nuclear installations, worth more billion dollars, on time and within the budget limits (...) We are prepared to support our allies, capitalizing on all this experience and expertise to support the retehnologization of the unit 1 of the Cernavoda central.clean for future generations and continue to ensure energy security. ”
Stephen Lecce, the new Minister of Energy and Electrification of Ontario: "Given the increasing geopolitical volatility, it is clear that countries around the world are looking for democratic and stable energy partners to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy - and Ontario responds once again to this call (...) We are proud to associate with Romania to deliver this major reteh.For workers in both countries. ”
Cosmin Ghiță, CEO of nuclearelectrica: „We are looking forward to working with CNPSA to advance the re -technological unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant.Extremely professional and robust project management, with combined Canadian and Romanian experience, will allow Romania to benefit from clean, safe and reliable energy for another 30 years after 2029 (...) Romania and Canada have been working for more than 50 years in the nuclear industry and continues to do it by promoting strategic projects to promote energy security, decarbonization and economic development.
Jason Van Wart, CEO al CNPSA: "We are proud to collaborate with SNN to provide the necessary PMO services to successfully carry out this large project, which will provide a clean, reliable and long -term electricity source for the population and industries in Romania (...) We are pleased to use our experience of decades with the technology for Canadian production.Unit 1 on time and in accordance with the budget and to demonstrate how Canadian experts in the nuclear field can support clean energy projects from other parts of the world. ”
The framework agreement is based on a previous agreement signed between SNN and Laurentis, through CNPSA, in 2021, to develop a program for the preservation of water systems from the reactor during the re-technologicalization.
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