US-based nuclear equipment company Westinghouse Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding with “key Bulgarian suppliers” to support AP1000 new-build projects in Bulgaria and across the wider region.
Westinghouse said the companies that signed the agreement include Glavbolgarstroy (GBS), Oscar-El, ENPRO Consult, EnergoService, and EQE Bulgaria.
They could potentially take part in the production of key components, including instrumentation and control systems, radiation monitoring systems, and the provision of various engineering, consulting, and construction services.
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