The Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc.   Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station (Unit 4 & 5 Full plant construction) Courtesy of GE Hitachi

Irving, Texas, USA & London, UK - September 15, 2011

As Poland prepares to build its first two nuclear power stations to diversify the country’s energy supply, technology provider GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) today announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Fluor Corp. (NYSE: FLR), under which Fluor would serve as GEH’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner for the announced new reactor project in Poland.

The Japan Atomic Power Co., Inc.  Tsuruga Power Station  (Unit 1 Joint construction)  Courtesy of GE Hitachi

Polish utility Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. (PGE) is scheduled to formally open the project-bidding process in Warsaw at its engagement conference to be held September 22-23.

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. is one of the largest power producer and supplier in Poland and one of the biggest heat and power sector companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Due to a combination of its own fuel resources (lignite), power generation and final distribution networks, PGE guarantees safe and stable power supply to over 5 million households, businesses and institutions. The activities of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. focus on the following areas: Conventional Power Generation, Renewable Power Generation, Nuclear Power Generation, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail. Sustainable development is one of the major principles of PGE Capital Group. PGE is a trustworthy company, whose operations are based on the highest corporate standards. In 2010 the Group's net power generation amounted to about 53 TWh. The PGE Group employs over 46,000 workers and has 12.2 GW of the installed generation capacities. Courtesy of PGE

PGE is expected to complete its vendor selection in mid-2013 and has targeted 2020 as the commercial date of operation for its first nuclear power plant.

Tomasz Zadroga, President of the Management Board, Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. (PGE) Courtesy of PGE

GEH is a leading designer of boiling water reactor (BWR) technology and services worldwide.

GE currently has more than 10,000 employees in Poland.

Danny Roderick, senior vice president of new plant projects for GEH. Courtesy of GE Hitachi

“Adding our five decades of nuclear energy experience with Fluor's engineering and construction leadership will enable us to provide a complete solution and a competitive bid to PGE,” said Danny Roderick, senior vice president of new plant projects for GEH.
“We are very excited about the prospect of collaborating with Fluor on the Poland new-build opportunity and potentially on additional programs in the future.”

Today, nuclear energy supplies 16% of the world's electricity, avoiding the emission of about 2.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide every year that would otherwise be generated by fossil fuel solutions, such as supercritical pulverized coal. GE Hitachi has provided advanced and sophisticated technology for nuclear energy for over five decades. Three main product lines support this capability: advanced reactor technologies, nuclear services, and nuclear fuel cycle. Courtesy of GE Hitachi

Fluor has decades of experience in coordinating large engineering and construction projects around the world.

Fluor has been in Poland since 1995 with nearly 300 engineering and technical professionals.

Next-Generation BWR Development The Next-generation Light Water Reactor Development project is underway as a national initiative bringing together government, electric power utilities, manufacturers, and others to work on a replacement light water reactor for which construction demand is anticipated to start around 2030. This METI project is a cooperative venture with the Institute of Applied Energy as the lead agency. The project will establish an optimum plant concept combining six key technologies. Courtesy of GE Hitachi

"We believe that this consortium agreement between two global industry leaders provides a one-stop solution for nuclear new-build clients in Poland and perhaps other regional opportunities," said Chris Tye, senior vice president of Fluor's nuclear business line.
"As a long-time global EPC leader, Fluor's Gliwice, Poland-based team has been successfully performing challenging projects for more than 65 years, which makes this consortium well positioned for the development of new nuclear units."

David R. Dunning, president of Fluor’s Power Group. Courtesy of Fluor

“The Fluor and GEH consortium will provide PGE with world-class technology and a safe, efficient and reliable EPC delivery program,” said Dave Dunning, president of Fluor’s Power Group.
“For more than 60 years, Fluor has provided nuclear services to the industry including the design and construction support for 23 units, plus more than 90 million hours supporting operating nuclear units.”

ESBWR Development We are providing design, analysis, and testing support for the GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, commercialized ESBWR (economic simplified boiling water reactor). Courtesy of GE Hitachi

In the last two years, GEH has signed cooperative agreements with more than a dozen Polish manufacturing and engineering firms, enhancing the potential local economic benefits of nuclear energy.

GEH also has been working with Poland’s universities to help begin training the thousands of nuclear engineers needed to build and operate future nuclear power stations, underscoring GEH’s long-term commitment to the country.

GEH reinforced this commitment by hosting 14 interns from Poland this summer at its global headquarters in Wilmington, N.C.


About GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy


Based in Wilmington, N.C., GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) is a world-leading provider of advanced reactors and nuclear services.

Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd., Hitachi, Ltd., GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and General Electric Co. continue to deliver high quality services under synergetic cooperation for the whole nuclear power business: from R&D, design, manufacturing, construction, test runs, operation and system maintenance. Courtesy of GE Hitachi

Established in June 2007, GEH is a global nuclear alliance created by GE and Hitachi to serve the global nuclear industry.

The nuclear alliance executes a single, strategic vision to create a broader portfolio of solutions, expanding its capabilities for new reactor and service opportunities.

The alliance offers customers around the world the technological leadership required to effectively enhance reactor performance, power output and safety.


About Fluor


Fluor Corporation designs, builds and maintains many of the world's most challenging and complex projects.

Through its global network of offices on six continents, the company provides comprehensive capabilities and world-class expertise in the fields of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and project management.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Fluor is a FORTUNE 200 company and had revenue of $20.8 billion in 2010.

For more information, visit www.fluor.com  


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