OSGE SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH CANADIAN AECON AND ATKINSREALIS
28/06/2024, 15:00OSGE signs cooperation agreements with Aecon and AtkinsRéalis – partners delivering the world’s first BWRX-300 in Canada, and Teaming Agreement with Aecon, AtkinsRéalis and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy.
Polish Orlen Synthos Green Energy (OSGE), Canadian Aeconand AtkinsRéalis, and GE Vernova’s Nuclear business – GE Hitachi (GEH) will work together to improve and accelerate OSGE’s program of the BWRX-300 deployment. The Teaming Agreement between the four companies and two bilateral agreements have been signed in Warsaw, witnessed by the Honourable Mary Ng – Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development of Canada and H.E. Catherine Godin – Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Poland.
OSGE works to deploy small modular reactors (SMRs) in Poland based on the BWRX-300 technology of the U.S. company GE Hitachi. While the first BWRX-300 will be built in Canada, the experience gathered during this reference project is of key importance for Polish SMR developer.
The parties to the teaming agreement are OSGE and companies involved in the BWRX-300 project in Canada: AECON – responsible for the construction of the reactor; AtkinsRéalis – project engineer; GE Hitachi – designer of the technology.
Additionally, OSGE has signed two executive framework agreements with Aecon and AtkinsRéalis. These are detailed bilateral agreements for cooperation in areas relating to the construction of a BWRX-300 nuclear power plant. For OSGE, it is particularly important to benefit from the expertise of both Canadian companies developed over decades in areas where Polish construction and engineering companies do not yet have the competencies required for the deployment of nuclear power projects.
The concluded agreements and cooperation will provide OSGE with the engineering expertise and construction know-how necessary to develop and build a target model of cooperation with the prospective contractors.
OSGE plans to build a fleet of the GE Hitachi BWRX-300 SMRs in Poland with the first unit ready in the early 2030s. In May 2023, the company received a positive general opinion – a non-mandatory prelicensing instrument – from the President of the National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA) on technical aspects of the BWRX-300 technology. In December 2023, Poland’s Ministry of Climate and Environment issued decisions-in-principle for the construction of power plants based on GE Hitachi BWRX-300 at six locations.
Quotes:
Ministry of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development of Canada
‘‘Today, particularly in the face of the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, like-minded countries are seeking reliable partners in our collective efforts to enhance energy security and supply chain resiliency, while taking ambitious climate action. Nuclear energy is a vital contributor to these efforts, and we are pleased to highlight these agreements which will drive the creation of good, sustainable jobs for Canadians”, said the Honourable Mary Ng – Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development of Canada.
OSGE
“After establishing a cooperation with OPG, our main partner from Canada, we begin the next phase of Polish-Canadian cooperation. The goal is to build an effective cooperation model and prepare OSGE for engineering and construction contracts”, said Rafał Kasprów, CEO of OSGE. “To do that most effectively, we need expertise and support from partners who have such experience. Aecon and AtkinsRéalis are responsible for the design and build of the BWRX-300 reactor for Ontario Power Generation in Canada, therefore this partnership is natural for us”.
“We’re pleased to bring our full spectrum of nuclear construction solutions to support OSGE in collaboratively planning the deployment of the next generation of nuclear technology, contributing to the supply of clean, reliable and affordable electricity in Poland,” said Thomas Clochard, Executive Vice President, Nuclear and Civil, Aecon. “Aecon is at the forefront of advancing the energy transition with nuclear power. The deployment of SMRs is playing a significant role in achieving global sustainability targets and is a key component of Aecon’s strategic growth under collaborative project delivery models.”
AtkinsRéalis
“With global electricity demand tripling by 2050, we see there being a market for 1,000 new nuclear reactors to be built,” said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis. “Alongside large reactors, SMRs will make up a portion of those new builds to provide the quantum of extra power needed. We will draw on our expertise from the ongoing successful deployment of the BWRX-300 SMR in Canada at Darlington to repeat the outcome for Poland.”
GE Hitachi
About OSGE
ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) was established by ORLEN S.A. and Synthos Green Energy S.A.. The company plays a leading role in the deployment of modular nuclear reactors in Poland, aiming to contribute to the effective decarbonisation of the power generation, heating and industrial sectors. OSGE’s mission is to build a fleet of BWRX-300 reactors designed by GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, which will become an important part of the country’s energy mix, providing households and industry with stable zero-carbon electricity. For more information, visit www.osge.com and X (Twitter) platform @ORLEN_Synthos and LinkedIn.
About Aecon
Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience. Aecon delivers integrated solutions to private and public-sector clients through its Construction segment in the Civil, Urban Transportation, Nuclear, Utility and Industrial sectors, and provides project development, financing, investment, management, and operations and maintenance services through its Concessions segment. Join our online community on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram @AeconGroupInc.
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerators. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn. GE Vernova’s Nuclear Powerbusiness, through its joint venture with Hitachi Ltd., is a world-leading provider of nuclear fuel bundles, services and advanced nuclear reactor designs. Technologies include boiling water reactors and small modular reactors, such as the BWRX-300, which is one of the simplest, yet most innovative boiling water reactor designs.
Media contact:
OSGE
Mariusz Ilnicki
+48 668 48 36 73
mariusz.ilnicki@osge.com
Aecon
Nicole Court
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
+1 416-297-2600
corpaffairs@aecon.com
AtkinsRéalis
Harold Fortin
Senior Director, Global External Communications
media@atkinsrealis.com
GE Hitachi
Jon Allen
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
+1 910 819 2581
jonathan.allen1@ge.com
