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Nuclear is about more than energy.

Nuclear is about jobs, economic growth, energy security, industrial capacity and Canada's ability to compete globally.

With more than five decades at the forefront of Canada's nuclear industry, Aecon brings the knowledge, resources and proven track record needed to execute the nation's most complex nuclear projects. Backed by its skilled workforce, Indigenous partnerships, robust supply chain, advances in automation and modularization, and deep project execution expertise, Aecon is well positioned to help build Canada's next generation of nuclear infrastructure.
NUCLEAR EXCELLENCE
Delivering Canada's nuclear future

Aecon is Canada's largest nuclear builder, with decades of experience building and refurbishing reactors, not simply performing adjacent site construction. As lead constructor of the first Small Modular Reactor in the G7, with the deepest portfolio of large-scale builds and next-generation nuclear projects in the country, Aecon is trusted to execute first-of-a-kind projects and deliver Canada's most complex nuclear work.

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NUCLEAR CAREERS
Aecon is building Canada’s nuclear workforce. 

Aecon is creating thousands of Canadian skilled jobs and building the talent pipeline the nuclear industry needs to grow. Every project strengthens the country's industrial capacity, opening opportunity across the nuclear value chain and powering the ecosystem behind the nation's nuclear future. Through investment in training, safety and advancing the trades, Aecon is building the workforce Canada's nuclear sector needs, at every career stage.  

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TRUSTED PARTNERSHIPS
Aecon strives to serve our communities
Aecon's people build trusted, long-term relationships with suppliers, clients, Indigenous partners and host communities across Canada. These relationships create opportunities for local suppliers, workers and businesses, and deliver lasting value for the communities that host Canada's nuclear projects. Aecon delivers this work safely, reliably and to the most stringent quality standards set by the country’s regulatory body required to earn public and customer confidence.
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NUCLEAR INNOVATION
Aecon is advancing Canada's nuclear future

Aecon is advancing the proprietary technology and processes behind the next generation of nuclear. Technology agnostic and capable of supporting multiple reactor platforms, Aecon invests in automation, robotics, advanced fabrication and manufacturing to deliver the capabilities Canada's nuclear future requires.

ENERGY SECURITY
Delivering reliable nuclear power
Aecon is the builder of Canada's essential national energy infrastructure, delivering the reliable, affordable, non-emitting electricity that powers Canadian homes, businesses and industries. Through decades of unmatched expertise and domestic capacity, Aecon is strengthening Canada's energy independence.
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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Exporting Canada’s nuclear expertise
Aecon is bringing Canadian nuclear talent and project delivery capabilities to markets around the world, creating economic opportunities through Canadian knowledge and expertise. It’s positioning Canada as a leader in the next generation of nuclear development, turning Canadian nuclear leadership into a long-term competitive advantage.

Since 1967, we have proudly served Canada’s nuclear industry.

Aecon Nuclear provides a full spectrum of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services, in addition to maintenance and manufacturing services tailored to meet the demanding requirements of the nuclear power industry.

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Aecon Nuclear holds a broad range of nuclear qualifications to support nuclear power clients in the construction and maintenance of their facilities.

Aecon Nuclear’s portfolio of building, refurbishing, maintaining, and decommissioning nuclear power facilities reflects a record of project success that ranges from small but essential maintenance contracts, to major construction endeavors. Aecon supports clients with expert project management to the most exacting standards.

To support the nuclear sector in Canada, Aecon maintains a nuclear quality management system compliant to the requirements of CSA Standards N286-05, CAN3-Z299.1 and N286.7. Additionally, Aecon maintains several CSA N285.0 Certificates of Authorization. Aecon’s N, NPT, NS & NA Stamps from the ASME, coupled with programmatic compliance to U.S. Federal Regulation 10CFR50 Appendix B, has extended Aecon’s reach to the U.S. and international nuclear markets.

Projects and Partnerships
Bruce Power Rendering

Bruce Power Fuel Channel and Feeder Replacement

Tiverton, Ontario

The project is the centrepiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which will see the replacement of the main components of the reactor. Unit 6 is the first of six reactors being replaced by Bruce Power through the MCR program.

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Bruce Power Steam Generator Replacement

Tiverton, Ontario

The Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT), has been contracted to replace steam generators at Units 3,4 and 6 of the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Tiverton, Ontario. SGRT is a 50/50 joint venture between Aecon and SGT (a partnership between Framatome and United Engineers & Constructors).

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Darlington New Nuclear Project

Clarington, Ontario

The Darlington Small Modular Reactor (SMR) will be a GE Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor, a new class of nuclear reactors that provide up to 300 megawatts of electric power – enough to supply over 300,000 homes – and have been designed to reduce construction costs compared to traditional nuclear generating stations. 

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Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment

Clarington, Ontario

The Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, one of the top performing nuclear stations in the world, has produced 20% of Ontario’s electricity since the early 1990s. Powering forward, the refurbishment project will extend Darlington’s operations to 2055.

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Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

Pickering, Ontario

A joint venture operation between Aecon and AtkinsRéalis, in which Aecon holds a 50% interest, is carrying out the definition phase work for the retube, feeder and boiler replacement of Units 5, 6, 7 and 8 at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario under a collaborative contract awarded by Ontario Power Generation.

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ORLEN Synthos Green Energy’s SMR fleet deployment 

Poland 

Aecon is bringing Canadian nuclear talent and project delivery capabilities to markets around the world, creating economic opportunities through Canadian knowledge and expertise. It’s positioning Canada as a leader in the next generation of nuclear development, turning Canadian nuclear leadership into a long-term competitive advantage.

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Greg Thede, Vice President, Nuclear Strategy, Business Development & Services, Aecon and Kalev Kallemets, CEO, Fermi Energia

Fermi Energia SMR Deployment Teaming Agreement
Estonia

During the agreement’s three-year term, Aecon and Fermi Energia will strategize, plan, and evaluate paths forward for the deployment of the BWRX-300 in Estonia. The parties will work together on a pre-construction schedule and cost planning, and the development of a capable reactor building deployment team, in collaboration with local and international partners.

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Energy Northwest Cascade Advanced Energy Facility
Washington State

A joint venture comprised of Aecon, Kiewit, and Black & Veatch, is finalizing negotiations with Energy Northwest to collaboratively complete the design, planning and construction of the first four of 12 Xe-100 small modular reactors (SMR) under a progressive design-build model.

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Contact

Greg Thede
Vice President, Nuclear Strategy
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