Washington: Nuclear technology giant Westinghouse is actively engaging with U.S. officials and industry leaders to deploy 10 large-scale nuclear reactors in the United States, following recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump, according to a report by the Financial Times.
The executive orders, signed on May 23, aim to slash regulatory barriers and significantly expedite the licensing process for nuclear reactors and power plants—cutting approval times from several years down to just 18 months.
Dan Sumner, interim CEO of Westinghouse, told the Financial Times that the company is “uniquely positioned” to meet the president’s nuclear ambitions due to its certified reactor design, robust supply chain, and recent hands-on experience constructing two AP1000 reactors in Georgia.
“There is active engagement with the administration, including key points of interface with the loan programmes office, recognising the importance of financing to the deployment of the model,” Sumner told the FT.
The renewed push for nuclear expansion comes as part of the Trump administration’s broader strategy to revive American nuclear energy and reduce dependence on foreign energy sources. Fast-tracking new reactor builds is seen as a crucial step toward that goal.
Westinghouse, which has played a central role in U.S. nuclear infrastructure for decades, did not immediately issue a public statement in response to after-hours media inquiries.
