Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ), developer of Poland’s first commercial nuclear power project, has signed a key cooperation agreement with US company Westinghouse, whose AP1000 technology was selected for the country’s first reactors.

PEJ president Tomasz Stępień said the agreement means “we can move to more detailed works and commercial arrangements with the US party”. He said it is also the first step towards the commencement of design of the construction.

The agreement defines the main principles and business steps that will be taken by PEJ and Westinghouse in 2023. It includes tasks such as negotiating and signing agreements for preparatory and conceptual works, including initial design works, licensing and permitting support, site development services and procurement and construction planning services.