Under terms of the $30m contract executed with Westinghouse Electric Sweden, Westinghouse will produce fuel at its fabrication facility in Vasteras, Sweden.
Rita Bowser, regional vice president of Westinghouse Electric South Africa, said: “We are pleased to be able continue to assist the Republic of South Africa in its ongoing and successful effort to generate the safe, clean and reliable electricity necessary to fuel continued economic growth. Furthermore, we believe this agreement further demonstrates our commitment to South Africa, and we look forward to additional mutually beneficial partnerships in the years to come.”
The Koeberg nuclear power plant is owned and operated by Eskom, South Africa’s national electricity supplier. Westinghouse Electric, a group company of Toshiba Corporation, is a supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies.
