NEW YORK (September 22, 2026) – SGE, GE Vernova, Hitachi and Samsung C&T have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for cooperation on market development and commercial opportunities for the deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Central and Eastern Europe and the United Kingdom.

The MoU was signed in New York during the Atlantic Council Nuclear Energy Policy Summit, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, in the presence of U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Masayoshi Arai, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

The agreement is linked to the broader Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for SMR deployment in third countries signed on the margins of this year’s NATO summit by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. The U.S. Department of State specifically identified the initiative among GE Vernova, Hitachi, Samsung C&T and SGE as a concrete industry effort to advance BWRX-300 deployment across Europe and deepen government-industry cooperation on global energy security.

Under the MoU, the companies will work together to assess market opportunities, further develop deployment strategies and pursue commercial opportunities for the BWRX-300. The cooperation brings together complementary capabilities in nuclear technology, engineering and project delivery, and regional development expertise. 

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), a joint venture between GE Vernova and Hitachi, is the designer and technology provider of the BWRX-300. Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, brings extensive nuclear technology and industrial expertise, while Samsung C&T contributes international engineering and construction capabilities, including experience in major nuclear and energy infrastructure projects. SGE is developing a fleet of BWRX-300 reactors in Europe and will continue to act as the exclusive regional lead for the BWRX-300 in much of Central and Eastern Europe.

"As European countries pivot to nuclear, we are committed to working with our close partners to help deploy Small Modular Reactors at the scale they need to deliver on their ambition," said Roger Martella, GE Vernova's Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer. "GE Vernova has a long-standing history and presence across the European continent. This collaboration brings together complementary capabilities to help advance BWRX-300 deployment across multiple markets and build on the momentum already behind the technology."

"Hitachi has continued to bring long-standing experience in nuclear technology, through our partnership with GE Vernova," said Yasunori Inada, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Nuclear Energy Business Unit, Hitachi. "This collaboration brings together the strengths and expertise of each partner, and Hitachi will contribute to exploring the deployment of the BWRX-300 in Europe by drawing on the technological capabilities cultivated through our nuclear business and on our collaboration with qualified Japanese suppliers. By further combining the digital technologies and innovation of the Hitachi Group, we will help realize a sustainable energy society and advance decarbonization in Europe as One Hitachi."

"Samsung C&T is working together with GVH on the deployment of the BWRX-300, and recently achieved a great outcome with Studsvik in Sweden," said Jung Wook Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Business Unit and Global Operation, Samsung C&T. "Samsung C&T is honored to open a new chapter in Europe's SMR business together with GE Vernova, Hitachi and SGE. Building on Samsung C&T's proven EPC capabilities, we will fully leverage the synergy created by this four-way partnership to strengthen Europe's energy security and contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality.

“Europe and the UK need a scalable commercial model for new nuclear, built on proven technology, established supply chains and world-class delivery partners,” said Michał Sołowow, founder of SGE. “By combining GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 technology, Hitachi’s industrial capabilities and Samsung C&T’s global construction expertise, SGE is creating a platform to deploy standardized nuclear fleets across multiple markets. We believe this can become one of the most competitive commercial solutions for Europe’s energy system — delivering reliable, clean energy 24/7, reducing execution risk, strengthening the supply chain and supporting long-term industrial growth.”

“Europe is entering a new strategic era in which energy independence, security of supply and industrial resilience are becoming core elements of national and regional security,” said Rafał Kasprów, CEO of SGE. “This agreement brings together state-of-the-art American nuclear technology from GE Vernova Hitachi, the industrial and technological capabilities of Hitachi and Samsung, and SGE’s European BWRX-300 development platform. Our objective is to establish a standardized, cross-border BWRX-300 fleet across the European Union and the United Kingdom, creating a new layer of secure, reliable and low-carbon generation capacity. By combining American technology, Japanese and Korean industrial strength, and European development capabilities and supply chains, we are building the foundations of a long-term nuclear strategic program designed to strengthen Europe’s energy security, strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness.”

The BWRX-300 is 300 MW small modular reactor developed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, built on decades of real-world boiling water reactor operating experience and innovation. Its simplified, standardized design is intended to support repeatable deployment and efficient project delivery. With the first unit already under construction in Canada, the BWRX-300 is well positioned to support Europe’s nuclear expansion by strengthening energy security and delivering reliable, carbon-free power at scale.

SGE is advancing BWRX-300 deployment across several European markets. In Poland, Decisions in Principle have been issued for 26 BWRX-300 reactors, with the current development focus on three sites with the potential to host the first 14 units. In the United Kingdom, SGE is advancing a 4.2 GW fleet of 14 BWRX-300 reactors across three multi-unit sites, with its proposal progressing to the Preliminary Regulatory Assessment Deep Dive led by Great British Energy – Nuclear. The company is also pursuing further opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe as part of its strategy to build a cross-border BWRX-300 fleet supporting European energy security, industrial resilience and the long-term supply of reliable, clean energy.

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About SGE

SGE is a European small modular reactor (SMR) development platform, established in 2019 and headquartered in Warsaw. The company is a co-investor in a standardized project based on the world’s most advanced commercially available SMR technology – the BWRX-300 reactor, developed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. By combining proven technology with an innovative business model, SGE has become a leading SMR project developer in Europe. The company is currently developing partnerships and projects in over half a dozen European countries. Its flagship program is being implemented in Poland in collaboration with global energy leader ORLEN, with work underway at three sites and the first unit expected to be commissioned in 2032. In the United Kingdom, SGE is advancing a 4.2 GW fleet of fourteen BWRX-300 reactors across three multi-unit sites. The proposal has progressed to the Preliminary Regulatory Assessment Deep Dive led by Great British Energy – Nuclear, with the first site planned to host six units and initial commercial operation targeted for 2034.

About Samsung C&T

Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group has more than 40 years of engineering and construction experience operating throughout the world. The group spans commercial and residential buildings, civil infrastructure and plant construction. Its landmark projects include Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the ongoing Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia, the Qurayyah 4,000 MW CCPP Project, and the ongoing Qatar 2,000 MW Solar Power Project. In the nuclear energy sector, the company has successfully delivered 12 GW across 10 units, including the 5.6 GW Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. It has recently undertaken the Nuclear Power Plant refurbishment project and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), demonstrating its global competitiveness in large-scale reactor and SMR technologies, and solidifying its expertise across all areas of the nuclear industry.

About Hitachi

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance.

Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

WASHINGTON D.C. (February 24, 2026) – GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) and Orlen Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) have signed an agreement to advance the Polish generic design of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR). The Poland Generic Design Agreement (PGDA) was signed during a ceremony today in Washington D.C. Participants included U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James Danly, Poland’s Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka, Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure and Deputy of Minister of Energy Wojciech Wrochna, as well as representatives from GVH, OSGE and SGE.

Following the contract signature, OSGE will invest in the development of a detailed BWRX-300 design that will serve as a reference design for SMR projects in Poland.

“This agreement sends a strong signal that the U.S. commitment to Poland’s energy security remains steadfast,” U.S. Deputy Secretary James Danly said. “The Intergovernmental Agreement with Poland anchors our civil nuclear cooperation and provides a valuable framework to foster public-private partnerships strengthened today.”

“Poland has the potential to become a European leader in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology,” Polish Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka said. “A further decisive step toward that objective has just been taken. To ensure a stable, zero-emission power system and predictable market conditions for industry, we are advancing in parallel both large-scale nuclear power plants and small modular reactor technology. SMRs provide critical baseload support for energy-intensive industries, contribute to price stability for end-users, and represent a powerful growth stimulus for the Polish nuclear supply chain. In the context of steadily increasing electricity demand, the deployment of both technologies is essential.”

“This is a decision of strategic importance for Poland’s energy transition,” Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy Wojciech Wrochna said. “The generic design constitutes the cornerstone for building a standardized reactor fleet under a repeatable deployment model. Standardization translates into lower unit capital expenditures and enhanced cost competitiveness. It also creates a significant opportunity to strengthen domestic industrial capabilities and to secure meaningful participation of Polish companies in the execution of advanced nuclear technology projects.”

“This investment by OSGE is a game-changer for the future of nuclear energy in Poland,” said Jason Cooper, CEO, GVH. “Advancing the generic design of the BWRX-300 to accelerate its deployment in Poland is another example of what can be achieved with shared vision and investment.” 

“The agreement concluded today provides for the design of a nuclear power plant in accordance with Polish regulations,” said Rafał Kasprów, CEO of OSGE. “It will be applicable to the deployment of a fleet of BWRX-300 reactors across multiple locations in Poland. This project approach, which forms a core element of OSGE’s strategy, will enable significant cost reductions through design standardization and the development of a robust supply chain. As a result, it will lower the cost of electricity for the Polish power system and, ultimately, for end consumers.”

Momentum around the BWRX-300 continues to build globally. The first BWRX-300 is under construction at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington site in Canada, with completion expected by the end of the decade, which will make it the first small modular reactor in the Western world. Key components like the reactor pressure vessel are being manufactured, and site construction is progressing according to plan. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted and is reviewing Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) application to construct the first BWRX-300 in the U.S. at the utility’s Clinch River site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. These developments, and others, support GVH’s progress and leadership in scaling and deploying SMRs commercially to customers around the globe.

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About GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy
GE Vernova’s Nuclear energy business, through its global alliance with Hitachi, is a world-leading provider of nuclear fuel bundles, services, and advanced nuclear reactor designs. Technologies include boiling water reactors and small modular reactors, such as the BWRX-300, which is one of the simplest, yet most innovative boiling water reactor designs. GE Vernova’s Nuclear fuel business, Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF), is a world-leading supplier of boiling water reactor fuel and fuel-related engineering services. GNF is a GE Vernova-led joint venture with Hitachi, Ltd. and operates primarily through Global Nuclear Fuel-Americas, LLC in Wilmington, N.C., and Global Nuclear Fuel-Japan Co., Ltd. in Kurihama, Japan. HITACHI is a trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. used under trademark license. GE is a trademark of General Electric Company used under trademark license.

About Orlen Synthos Green Energy
ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) was established by ORLEN S.A. and SGE. The company plays a leading role in the deployment of modular nuclear reactors in Poland, aiming to contribute to the effective decarbonisation of the power generation, heating and industrial sectors. OSGE’s mission is to build a fleet of BWRX-300 reactors designed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, which will become an important part of the country’s energy mix, providing households and industry with stable zero-carbon electricity. OSGE’s project in Poland is part of a broader European fleet deployment led by SGE. For more information, visit X (Twitter) platform @ORLEN_Synthos and LinkedIn.

About SGE
SGE is a European SMR development platform founded in 2018 and based in Warsaw Poland. The company is a co-investor in the standard design for the world’s most commercially advanced SMR technology: the BWRX-300, designed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. The combination of this proven technology with a disruptive business model has allowed SGE to become Europe’s leading developer of SMR projects. Currently, SGE is establishing partnerships and projects in more than a half-dozen European countries. Their flagship project is in Poland, where, in cooperation with global energy leader ORLEN, they have begun development at three separate sites and are on schedule to complete the first unit by 2032.

Aarhus and Kolding, Denmark (May 15, 2025) - Vestas and LM Wind Power are pleased to announce a deal that will see LM Wind Power’s blade factory in Goleniów near Szczecin, Poland, become part of Vestas’ growing European manufacturing setup for an undisclosed amount paid by Vestas to LM Wind Power. The factory produces blades for Vestas’ onshore wind solutions and will continue to play a key role in meeting Poland’s and the rest of Europe’s growing energy needs.

Vestas Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Anders Nielsen says: “Europe needs secure, affordable and sustainable energy more than ever, and we’re pleased to expand our European manufacturing footprint to support wind energy’s growing role in Europe’s energy system. I want to thank LM Wind Power for their support and collaboration through the years, and we’re very pleased that our respective strategic priorities have made it possible for the factory to continue operating and be part of Vestas’ continued growth in Europe.”

LM Wind Power CEO, Hanif Mashal says: “This proposed transaction is a strategic move for LM Wind Power and GE Vernova. This transaction would enable us to simplify our business and reinvest capital into our core European Union (EU) manufacturing facilities producing GE Vernova wind products to better serve our loyal customer base in the EU. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Vestas on the proposed transfer of this factory, previously dedicated to their projects, directly to their ownership to continue fulfilling their needs. We will work closely with Vestas on a smooth completion of the transaction.”

The factory was established in 2009, expanded in 2017 and will continue to deliver blades for Vestas’ onshore wind solutions, including the V172-7.2 MW turbine. The transaction is subject to the required regulatory approval.

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About LM Wind Power
GE Vernova's LM Wind Power business is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality rotor blades for onshore and offshore wind turbines with blade services solutions and a global manufacturing footprint.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 190 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 157 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 35,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.