French nuclear company Framatome has been awarded a contract to upgrade several digital control systems at Energy Northwest’s Columbia nuclear power station in the US state of Washington.

The scope of the project includes system design, engineering, manufacturing, testing and installation for new digital feedwater level control and feedwater heater vents and drains systems.

Framatome said the upgrades are part of Energy Northwest’s commitment to strengthening the supply of affordable, reliable and responsible energy for their customers.