Czech Republic utility CEZ says it is considering joining forces with a strategic partner in a multibillion-dollar project to build two more nuclear reactors at Temelin nuclear power station.
CEZ says more than 10 energy companies, mostly from Europe, are among potential partners to help finance and operate the project. The company expects to have a list of potential companies by autumn, Chief Executive Daniel Benes said Thursday.
As of now, Westinghouse, Areva SA, and a consortium led by Russia’s Atomstroyexport are bidding for the $10 billion-plus deal.
CEZ said in a statement Wednesday a new partner that would be chosen in a tender could join after a deal with the winner is signed in 2013.