Westinghouse AP1000 Proposed for Lithuanian Nuclear Power Plant

Westinghouse Electric Company has confirmed that it has made a proposal regarding the planned nuclear new build project for the Visaginas site in the Republic of Lithuania. Westinghouse sees Lithuania as an important market because it is a mature market with significant nuclear experience, and this project has a strategic significance across the whole Baltic Region.

The Lithuanian authorities have recognized the important role which nuclear energy plays in promoting energy security and in helping to reduce carbon emissions. Westinghouse will be working with the Lithuanians and their Regional Partners during the next stage of the process to help outline the benefits of our offering.

Westinghouse has not disclosed any details of the commercial proposition at this stage.

The AP1000 reactor is the only Generation III+ design close to being fully licensed in both the US and the EU. It has fully passive safety features, based on natural forces such as gravity and natural circulation, which can always be relied upon to perform as intended. As a result, the reactor remains safe under any credible circumstances, including the loss of all AC power. This, combined with lowest operating costs and a strong record of on time on budget construction, provides clear reasoning for Lithuania to select AP1000 as the reactor technology for its program.

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