Fluor-led JV plans to expand Cernavoda nuclear plant, Romania

Fluor has been selected to lead the Cernavoda nuclear power plant expansion project in Romania.

The project will see the construction of two new nuclear reactors at the existing Cernavoda site, which currently houses two CANDU 6 reactors.

The new reactors will be the same type as the existing ones, and will have a combined capacity of 1,400 megawatts (MW). The project is expected to cost around €6 billion ($6.7 billion), and is scheduled to be completed by 2030.

Fluor will be responsible for the overall project management, as well as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the new reactors. The company has a long history of working on nuclear power projects, and has been involved in the construction of over 100 nuclear reactors worldwide.

The Cernavoda nuclear power plant is the only nuclear power plant in Romania. It currently provides around 20% of the country's electricity needs. The expansion project is expected to increase Romania's nuclear power capacity by 50%, and will help to reduce the country's reliance on imported energy.

The project is a major milestone in Romania's long-term energy strategy. The country has set a target of generating 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The Cernavoda expansion project will help to Romania achieve this target, and will also contribute to the country's energy security.