Westinghouse Electric has taken a significant step towards expanding nuclear power generation at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy plant by signing its first purchase order with MTG-Dolphin.
The deal supports the development of the two-unit AP1000 project and underscores Westinghouse’s commitment to engaging local suppliers.
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The order encompasses the development of a nuclear quality assurance (NQA-1) programme, which includes instilling a nuclear safety culture and preparing engineering documentation for mockup manufacturing.
There is also potential to produce an AP1000 CA structural module mockup.
This collaboration also opens doors for MTG-Dolphin to support other European projects, and projects further afield.
MTG-Dolphin CEO Svetlin Stoyanov stated: “Our participation in the AP1000 project demonstrates the strength and potential of Bulgaria’s industrial base.”
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By GlobalData“We are proud to support Westinghouse in advancing Bulgaria’s nuclear energy future and look forward to contributing to the success of the Kozloduy expansion, as well as to future projects across Europe.”
In line with its “buy where we build” directive, Westinghouse has previously forged partnerships through memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 29 Bulgarian companies.
These alliances are crucial as they offer companies opportunities to contribute to further AP1000 projects across Europe and worldwide.
The advanced Generation III+ reactor design of the AP1000 sets it apart due to its fully passive safety systems, modular construction approach and efficient use of space per megawatt electric (MWe).
Six active reactors globally already utilise AP1000 technology. A further 12 are under construction, and contracts exist for six more.
By 2030, it is projected that there will be 18 operational units based on the innovative AP1000 technology worldwide.
The selection of this technology extends beyond Bulgaria. It has also been chosen for new nuclear energy initiatives in Poland and Ukraine and is being considered at sites throughout Europe, including the UK, and in North America.
Westinghouse Energy Systems president Dan Lipman stated: “Westinghouse is committed to engaging Bulgaria’s highly experienced nuclear supply chain in supporting the expansion of Kozloduy as well as other AP1000 projects in Europe and around the world.”
“Local suppliers such as MTG-Dolphin AD will not only help us deliver the project on time and budget, but they will also help drive real economic impact locally and create thousands of jobs during construction and the many decades of operation to come.”
In June 2025, Westinghouse Electric entered an early works agreement (EWA) with Fortum to investigate the potential deployment of an advanced AP1000 reactor aimed at addressing the increasing energy demands in the area.
