Aug 13, 2025
Westinghouse has signed a purchase order for Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant.
Westinghouse Electric has made a major advancement in expanding nuclear power at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy plant by signing its first purchase order with MTG-Dolphin. This agreement supports the development of the two-unit AP1000 project and highlights Westinghouse’s dedication to working with local suppliers.
The order includes the creation of a nuclear quality assurance (NQA-1) program, aimed at fostering a nuclear safety culture and developing engineering documentation for manufacturing mockups. Additionally, there is potential to create an AP1000 CA structural module mockup.
This partnership allows MTG-Dolphin to assist with other European projects and beyond. MTG-Dolphin CEO Svetlin Stoyanov remarked that their involvement in the AP1000 project showcases the strength and potential of Bulgaria’s industrial sector. He expressed pride in supporting Westinghouse in enhancing Bulgaria’s nuclear energy future and looks forward to contributing to the Kozloduy expansion and future European projects.
In alignment with its “buy where we build” policy, Westinghouse has previously established partnerships through memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 29 Bulgarian firms. These collaborations are vital as they present opportunities for these companies to participate in additional AP1000 projects globally.
The advanced Generation III+ reactor design of the AP1000 is distinguished by its fully passive safety systems, modular construction, and efficient space utilization per megawatt electric (MWe). Currently, six active reactors worldwide use AP1000 technology, with an additional 12 under construction and contracts for six more. By 2030, 18 operational units based on this innovative technology are anticipated worldwide.
This technology's selection extends beyond Bulgaria; it has also been chosen for new nuclear initiatives in Poland and Ukraine and is being evaluated in various European locations, including the UK, and in North America.
Westinghouse Energy Systems president Dan Lipman emphasized Westinghouse’s commitment to involving Bulgaria’s experienced nuclear supply chain in the Kozloduy expansion and other AP1000 projects globally. He noted that local suppliers like MTG-Dolphin AD will help deliver the project on time and within budget while generating significant local economic impact and creating thousands of jobs during construction and operation.
In June 2025, Westinghouse Electric formed an early works agreement (EWA) with Fortum to explore deploying an advanced AP1000 reactor to meet rising energy demands in the region.
The order includes the creation of a nuclear quality assurance (NQA-1) program, aimed at fostering a nuclear safety culture and developing engineering documentation for manufacturing mockups. Additionally, there is potential to create an AP1000 CA structural module mockup.
This partnership allows MTG-Dolphin to assist with other European projects and beyond. MTG-Dolphin CEO Svetlin Stoyanov remarked that their involvement in the AP1000 project showcases the strength and potential of Bulgaria’s industrial sector. He expressed pride in supporting Westinghouse in enhancing Bulgaria’s nuclear energy future and looks forward to contributing to the Kozloduy expansion and future European projects.
In alignment with its “buy where we build” policy, Westinghouse has previously established partnerships through memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 29 Bulgarian firms. These collaborations are vital as they present opportunities for these companies to participate in additional AP1000 projects globally.
The advanced Generation III+ reactor design of the AP1000 is distinguished by its fully passive safety systems, modular construction, and efficient space utilization per megawatt electric (MWe). Currently, six active reactors worldwide use AP1000 technology, with an additional 12 under construction and contracts for six more. By 2030, 18 operational units based on this innovative technology are anticipated worldwide.
This technology's selection extends beyond Bulgaria; it has also been chosen for new nuclear initiatives in Poland and Ukraine and is being evaluated in various European locations, including the UK, and in North America.
Westinghouse Energy Systems president Dan Lipman emphasized Westinghouse’s commitment to involving Bulgaria’s experienced nuclear supply chain in the Kozloduy expansion and other AP1000 projects globally. He noted that local suppliers like MTG-Dolphin AD will help deliver the project on time and within budget while generating significant local economic impact and creating thousands of jobs during construction and operation.
In June 2025, Westinghouse Electric formed an early works agreement (EWA) with Fortum to explore deploying an advanced AP1000 reactor to meet rising energy demands in the region.