Rolls-Royce to Support Hitachi on UK New Build
30 October 2012
ROLLS-ROYCE TO SUPPORT HITACHI ON UK NEW BUILD PROGRAMME
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced a collaboration
agreement with Hitachi, Ltd. to support its delivery of new nuclear reactors in
the UK. The agreement follows the announcement of Hitachi's acquisition of
Horizon Nuclear Power.
Lawrie Haynes, Rolls-Royce, President - Nuclear said: "Rolls-Royce is delighted
to have signed this important agreement to explore how it will support Hitachi
in delivering new nuclear build in the UK. Hitachi is a recognised leader in
the global nuclear industry and its acquisition of Horizon is a major step
forward for the UK in securing its long term, low carbon energy needs.
"Hitachi has an impressive and proven track record in global nuclear new build
which will complement the UK's extensive nuclear skills and expertise base and
provide a huge opportunity for Rolls-Royce and the UK supply chain to make a
significant contribution to the delivery of this major infrastructure
programme."
Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will explore how
Rolls-Royce can support Hitachi in the deployment of Advanced Boiling Water
Reactor technology in the UK and internationally, through the provision of high
value added manufacturing, engineering and technical services. It will also
focus on the development of instrumentation and control opportunities both in
the UK and overseas.
Rolls-Royce supports a number of key phases of the global nuclear programme,
including providing advice to governments and operators, supply chain
management, and manufacturing and technical engineering support. The Group also
provides safety-critical instrumentation and control systems to reactors across
20 countries.
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