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Westinghouse AP300™ SMR Downselected by Great British Nuclear for Final Round of UK Newbuild Programme

Westinghouse announced its AP300™ Small Modular Reactor (SMR) has been downselected for the final phase of Great British Nuclear’s (GBN) competitive SMR technology selection process. (Photo: Business Wire)
The only design based on a licensed, operating reactor shortlisted in competition to develop innovative nuclear technology for UK energy security

SPRINGFIELDS, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company today announced its AP300™ Small Modular Reactor (SMR) has been downselected for the final phase of Great British Nuclear’s (GBN) competitive SMR technology selection process.

“We are pleased that GBN recognises the advantages of the AP300 SMR design, which is based on an operating reactor that is already licensed in the U.K. With proven technologies and regulator familiarity, the AP300 can get to market quickly, economically and with certainty,” said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse President and CEO. “We look forward to working with GBN through the final review and selection process.”

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