A consortium comprising two American companies, one Italian, and one Canadian is set to submit a bid for the crucial contract regarding Units 3 and 4 at Romania’s Cernavod\u0103 Nuclear Power Plant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Energy minister Sebastian Burduja<\/strong> announced that state-controlled nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica will conclude negotiations with the consortium in September, with the contract expected to be signed by October.<\/p>\n Minister Burduja expressed enthusiasm about the consortium’s progress, highlighting the historical opportunity for Romania to develop its nuclear program with Western technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n “We expect the contract to be signed by October, ensuring the delivery of Unit 3 by 2031 and Unit 4 by 2032,” Burduja stated, quoted by Digi24<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The project recently received a positive opinion from the European Commission regarding technical and nuclear safety aspects.\u00a0<\/p>\n The project, managed by Energonuclear and fully owned by Nuclearelectrica, is a key component of Romania’s Energy Strategy and the National Energy and Climate Plan, aiming to enhance energy independence and meet decarbonization targets.\u00a0<\/p>\n The project’s first phase includes preparatory activities such as capitalizing and operationalizing Energonuclear, contracting technical, legal, and financial assistance services, and awarding the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract.\u00a0<\/p>\n Subsequent phases will focus on preliminary works, engineering studies, and the final investment decision, culminating in construction and commissioning.<\/p>\n