With an eye to potential projects in Spain and South
America, Westinghouse has entered an agreement with Spanish firm Endessa to
share design information on the AP1000 reactor.
In a release issued Tuesday, Westinghouse president of
operations Ric Perez said "I am delighted to be signing this agreement
today, recognizing the increasing interest by Endesa in our AP1000 technology.
This agreement is also reflective of the ever-increasing interest in the AP1000
by potential customers throughout Europe."
In addition to proprietary technology transfers, the
agreement also will allow Endesa personnel to work with Westinghouse on
engineering, licensing, plant-construction support and simulator training.
Endessa is a long-time Westinghouse customer, and the
release indicated the two companies would make good partners for future
projects in Spain and South America.
In addition to its business as a large Spanish utility, Endessa
also is the number one private electricity provider in Latin America, according
to the company’s website.