Contract for units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda nuclear power plant to be signed by October
<p>A consortium comprising two American companies, one Italian, and one Canadian is set to submit a bid for the crucial contract regarding Units 3 and 4 at Romania's Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Energy minister <strong>Sebastian Burduja</strong> announced that state-controlled nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica will conclude negotiations with the consortium in September, with the contract expected to be signed by October.</p>

<p>Minister Burduja expressed enthusiasm about the consortium's progress, highlighting the historical opportunity for Romania to develop its nuclear program with Western technology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We expect the contract to be signed by October, ensuring the delivery of Unit 3 by 2031 and Unit 4 by 2032," Burduja stated, quoted by <a href="https://www.digi24.ro/stiri/economie/energie/burduja-contractul-pentru-constructia-unitatilor-3-si-4-de-la-cernavoda-ar-putea-fi-semnat-in-octombrie-2872383?mc_cid=5e3f710e41&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Digi24</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The project recently received a positive opinion from the European Commission regarding technical and nuclear safety aspects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The project, managed by Energonuclear and fully owned by Nuclearelectrica, is a key component of Romania's Energy Strategy and the National Energy and Climate Plan, aiming to enhance energy independence and meet decarbonization targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The project's first phase includes preparatory activities such as capitalizing and operationalizing Energonuclear, contracting technical, legal, and financial assistance services, and awarding the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequent phases will focus on preliminary works, engineering studies, and the final investment decision, culminating in construction and commissioning.</p>

<p><em>andrei@romania-insider.com</em></p>

<p><em>(Photo source:&nbsp;Inquam Photos /&nbsp;<a href="https://inquamphotos.com/users/georgecalin">George&nbsp;Călin</a>)</em></p>