The steam generators feature an inner circuit made up of 122km of nickel-alloy tubes designed to create steam, which is then used to produce electricity through a high-power turbine.
This contract relates to the EDF programme announced in September 2011 to gradually replace large components of its 1,300 MW power plants.
The programme attributed to the building of new steam generators for 11 reactors to Areva and Westinghouse.
Vallourec managing director Nicolas de Coignac said this contract recognizes the expertise and competitiveness of Valinox Nucléaire in tubes for steam generators.
"It acknowledges our contribution to the excellence of the French nuclear sector and will bring a significant share of activity to Valinox Nucléaire’s plant in Montbard" added Coignac.
Valinox Nucléaire specializes in the production of tubes for nuclear power plants and is a subsidiary of premium tubular solution provider Vallourec.
