Third generation

Westinghouse Releases New Report on Economic Impact of AP1000® Deployment in Poland & Down Selects Key Polish Suppliers

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Energy, Nuclear, Westinghouse, Watt, Gross domestic product, PLN, Partnership, PwC, Engineering, Economic impact analysis, AP1000, Third generation, GDP, CO2, Westinghouse Electric Company, Generation, Uranium mining

Today, Westinghouse Electric Company released an independent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) outlining the considerable economic footprint of deploying six AP1000® units in Poland.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Westinghouse Electric Company released an independent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) outlining the considerable economic footprint of deploying six AP1000® units in Poland.
  • The Polish project is being implemented by Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe, a company owned by the Polish state, which is responsible for implementation and execution of the Polish Nuclear Energy Program (PPEJ).
  • “Deploying our AP1000 technology in Poland represents a 100-year partnership between the United States and Poland on energy security,” said David Durham, President of Westinghouse Energy Systems.
  • Download the full report – The Economic Impact of a Westinghouse AP1000 Reactor Project in Poland – here.

Westinghouse Congratulates Vogtle Team on First Criticality at Unit 4

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Nuclear, Other Energy, Utilities, Generation, Georgia Power, Third generation, Multimedia, Plant, All rights reserved, Westinghouse, AP1000, Unit, The Electric Company, Westinghouse Electric Company, Unit4, Watt, Uranium mining

Westinghouse Electric Company today congratulated Southern Company, Georgia Power, project partners and the Vogtle team for achieving the initial criticality of self-sustaining nuclear fission at Unit 4.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company today congratulated Southern Company, Georgia Power, project partners and the Vogtle team for achieving the initial criticality of self-sustaining nuclear fission at Unit 4.
  • Plant Vogtle, located near Waynesboro, Georgia, is the site of the first two AP1000® reactors built in the U.S.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214163229/en/
    Plant Vogtle Unit 4 in Georgia has reached initial criticality.
  • “We applaud the efforts and dedication of the Vogtle team as they continue working toward bringing Unit 4 online to deliver safe, reliable, competitive and clean energy for customers,” said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse President and CEO.

Biomethane Market worth $60.2 Billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Hydrogen, Carbon, Biotechnology, Acquisition, Biorefinery, The central science, Projection, ENGIE, Generation, Renewable natural gas, First generation, Nature, Energy, Opal (fuel), Waste management, Transport, Natural gas, Electricity generation, Digestion, Growth, Material, Electricity, TotalEnergies, Agriculture, Air Liquide, Third generation, Manure, Poultry, Renewable energy, Ethanol, Ductor, Region

The power generation segment is set to dominate the biomethane market, securing the largest market share.

Key Points: 
  • The power generation segment is set to dominate the biomethane market, securing the largest market share.
  • This prominence is driven by the growing recognition of biomethane as a clean and sustainable energy source for electricity production.
  • Municipal waste is anticipated to claim the highest market share in the biomethane market.
  • Europe is poised to command the largest market share in the biomethane market, primarily due to the region's proactive approach towards renewable energy and stringent environmental regulations.

Biomethane Market worth $60.2 Billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Hydrogen, Carbon, Biotechnology, Acquisition, Biorefinery, The central science, Projection, ENGIE, Generation, Renewable natural gas, First generation, Nature, Energy, Opal (fuel), Waste management, Transport, Natural gas, Electricity generation, Digestion, Growth, Material, Electricity, TotalEnergies, Agriculture, Air Liquide, Third generation, Manure, Poultry, Renewable energy, Ethanol, Ductor, Region

The power generation segment is set to dominate the biomethane market, securing the largest market share.

Key Points: 
  • The power generation segment is set to dominate the biomethane market, securing the largest market share.
  • This prominence is driven by the growing recognition of biomethane as a clean and sustainable energy source for electricity production.
  • Municipal waste is anticipated to claim the highest market share in the biomethane market.
  • Europe is poised to command the largest market share in the biomethane market, primarily due to the region's proactive approach towards renewable energy and stringent environmental regulations.

Global Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) Market Set to Reach $11.47 Billion by 2028 with a Steady 3.39% CAGR, Fueled by Improved Effectiveness and Patient Compliance - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 3, 2023
Health, Pharmaceutical, Online, Seizure, First generation, Distribution, Third generation, Market, Growth, COVID-19, Pharmacy, Second generation, Anticonvulsant, AED (non-profit), Epilepsy, Pharmacist, Patient, Compound annual growth rate, Pharmaceutical industry

This growth is attributed to the increasing effectiveness of AEDs in controlling seizures, accompanied by fewer side effects, resulting in improved patient compliance.

Key Points: 
  • This growth is attributed to the increasing effectiveness of AEDs in controlling seizures, accompanied by fewer side effects, resulting in improved patient compliance.
  • Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) have evolved significantly in recent years, becoming central in addressing various epilepsy-related syndromes and offering tailored care for patients.
  • By Drug Generation: The global AEDs market is segmented into First Generation, Second Generation, and Third Generation.
  • Post-pandemic, the anti-epileptic drugs market landscape underscores the need for enhanced supply chain resilience and integrated digital healthcare.

Historic Contract Paves the Way for Site Work on Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, AP1000, Partnership, Watt, Infrastructure, Generation, Balance of plant, Hope, Multimedia, Primary energy, Government, Assistant, Security, The Electric Company, Nuclear energy, PEJ, Metal, Climate change, Documentation, Engineering, Westinghouse Electric Company, United Kingdom, Third generation, Uranium mining, Renewable energy, Westinghouse, Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Biophysical environment

Westinghouse Electric Company, Bechtel and Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe today signed the Engineering Services Contract for Poland’s first nuclear power plant at the Lubiatowo-Kopalino site in Pomerania.

Key Points: 
  • Westinghouse Electric Company, Bechtel and Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe today signed the Engineering Services Contract for Poland’s first nuclear power plant at the Lubiatowo-Kopalino site in Pomerania.
  • Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski; Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs Andrew Light; President of Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe Mateusz Berger.
  • “One week ago, Westinghouse and Bechtel, leaders of the American civil nuclear power sector, formed a consortium to design and build the first nuclear power plant under the Polish Nuclear Power Program.
  • Today's event concludes the planning stage of the nuclear power plant and commences the execution phase with relevant engineering work.

SMR Market to Meet 2% Of Total Electricity Demand by 2043, Says IDTechEx

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
MSR, Plague, Hydrogen, HTGR, Electricity, Power plant engineering, History, BWR, Forecasting, Impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine on nuclear power plants, Rolls-Royce SMR, PWR, SMR, Growth, Third generation, Benchmarking, Void coefficient, Safety, Uranium mining, Renewable energy

The brand new IDTechEx report, " Nuclear Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) 2023-2043 ", explores this emerging low-cost alternative to expensive large nuclear reactors, analyzing the current and future SMR market, competing technological approaches, and key players.

Key Points: 
  • The brand new IDTechEx report, " Nuclear Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) 2023-2043 ", explores this emerging low-cost alternative to expensive large nuclear reactors, analyzing the current and future SMR market, competing technological approaches, and key players.
  • It includes detailed information on SMR reactors that have already entered or are close to entering service and provides regional market forecasts from 2023-2043.
  • Reviews of major SMR players across technologies, from universities to nuclear industry insiders to early-stage companies.
  • To find out more about this new IDTechEx report, including downloadable sample pages, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/SMRs .

SMR Market to Meet 2% Of Total Electricity Demand by 2043, Says IDTechEx

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
MSR, Plague, Hydrogen, HTGR, Electricity, Power plant engineering, History, BWR, Forecasting, Impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine on nuclear power plants, Rolls-Royce SMR, PWR, SMR, Growth, Third generation, Benchmarking, Void coefficient, Safety, Uranium mining, Renewable energy

The brand new IDTechEx report, " Nuclear Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) 2023-2043 ", explores this emerging low-cost alternative to expensive large nuclear reactors, analyzing the current and future SMR market, competing technological approaches, and key players.

Key Points: 
  • The brand new IDTechEx report, " Nuclear Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) 2023-2043 ", explores this emerging low-cost alternative to expensive large nuclear reactors, analyzing the current and future SMR market, competing technological approaches, and key players.
  • It includes detailed information on SMR reactors that have already entered or are close to entering service and provides regional market forecasts from 2023-2043.
  • Reviews of major SMR players across technologies, from universities to nuclear industry insiders to early-stage companies.
  • To find out more about this new IDTechEx report, including downloadable sample pages, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/SMRs .

Biorefinery Global Market Report 2023: Increased Government Initiatives and Need for Environmental Sustainability to Drive Growth

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Friday, March 17, 2023
Urbanization, Plastic, First generation, The central science, Biotechnology, Biorefinery, Policy, Electricity, Polymer, Energy, USD, Government, Car, Biofuel, Material, Growth, Region, Economics, Third generation, Renewable energy, Fine chemical

The global biorefinery market is expected to reach USD 210.3 billion by 2027 from an estimated USD 141.8 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2022 to 2027.

Key Points: 
  • The global biorefinery market is expected to reach USD 210.3 billion by 2027 from an estimated USD 141.8 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2022 to 2027.
  • The biorefinery market growth is further fueled by stringent regulatory laws governing the use of synthetic polymers.
  • Energy driven segment accounted for the largest share in the global biorefinery market, by product segment.
  • The market in Americas accounted for the largest share in the global biorefinery market during the forecast period.

Westinghouse and Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe Advance Poland’s Nuclear Energy Program with Contract Signing

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Nuclear, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, State, Ministry, Foreign Affairs, Nuclear energy, Third generation, Westinghouse, Climate, Workforce, Partnership, United Kingdom, Investment, The Electric Company, PEJ, Electricity, Steam, Multimedia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Korea), Hydrogen, AP1000, Watt, Generation, Westinghouse Electric Company, Uranium mining, Renewable energy

Westinghouse Electric Company and state-owned Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) today signed a contract to advance Poland’s new nuclear energy program.

Key Points: 
  • Westinghouse Electric Company and state-owned Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) today signed a contract to advance Poland’s new nuclear energy program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230222005591/en/
    (standing L to R): David Durham, Westinghouse Energy Systems President, Tomasz Stępień, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe President, and Miroslaw Kowalik, President of Westinghouse Poland, complete a contract signing ceremony to advance Poland’s Nuclear Energy program as witnessed by U.S. and Polish government officials.
  • Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear and other clean power technologies globally.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.