Nuclear Innovation North America will also support the development of the South Texas Project (STP) nuclear reactor units 3 and 4. NRG and CPS Energy, the electric utility for San Antonio, Texas, are developing the two STP units.
These two plants, which are at the permitting and construction planning stage, will reportedly be the first advanced boiling water reactor (ABWR) nuclear power plants in the US and are scheduled to become operational in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
In 2007, Toshiba signed a project services agreement for STP units 3 and 4, under which the company is carrying out key pre-engineering work and procuring major components with long lead times.
Toshiba was selected by NRG and CPS Energy to be the prime contractor for the development of the STP units 3 and 4. Toshiba is also responsible for all engineering work prior to the start of plant construction, for the procurement of major equipment and components, and for supporting the licensing process.
The final contract for the two plants, including the construction phase, is expected to be finalized in summer 2008.
