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Laurentis and NB Power sign nuclear support services agreement

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October 24, 2025
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Laurentis and NB Power sign nuclear support services agreement

FREDERICTON, NB – Today, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce joined New Brunswick Minister of Energy René Legacy to announce a landmark Support Services Agreement (SSA) between Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis), an Ontario Power Generation (OPG) subsidiary, and New Brunswick Power Corporation (NB Power). Under this new $20 million a year three-year agreement, Laurentis will provide targeted expertise and operational support to help drive performance at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS) in New Brunswick.

Ontario is a global leader in nuclear power – with the proven safe and successful operation of our three nuclear generating stations and delivering large-scale refurbishments on-time and on-budget. The agreement leverages this expertise to strengthen Canada’s energy security and long-term sustainability for New Brunswickers, while showcasing Ontario’s role as a reliable partner and exporter of clean energy expertise.

“Ontario is proud to lead the world in nuclear excellence – and we’re now exporting that expertise to help New Brunswick succeed,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines. “This historic partnership with New Brunswick helps ensure energy reliability for their customers, while reinforcing Ontario’s position as Canada’s clean energy engine. By working together, we are protecting both our economies, creating new commercial opportunities and jobs, and powering a stronger Canadian energy future.”

Under the SSA, Laurentis will support NB Power to provide PLNGS with:

  • Performance benchmarking and excellence planning: Laurentis will assess PLNGS against the high-performance standards of Ontario’s nuclear fleet, supporting NB Power in developing and executing a tailored Excellence Plan.
  • Structured performance oversight: implementation of Laurentis’s industry-leading ‘Governance, Oversight, Support and Perform’ model that enhances accountability and continuous improvement.
  • On-site support and collaboration: including quarterly visits to PLNGS by Laurentis to support programs and drive improvement initiatives.
  • Flexible support services: access to specialized support in engineering, and project management.
  • Personnel development: Laurentis will provide training and development resources for NB Power employees.
This agreement builds on our long-standing relationship with NB Power and represents another step forward in strengthening Canada’s nuclear sector through collaboration.
Leslie McWilliams
Laurentis President and CEO

Through this partnership, Laurentis will help NB Power strengthen its operations at PLNGS and secure the long-term success of the station. Enhancing the station’s reliability will stabilize generation costs to help keep energy affordable for NB Power customers, as well as work towards ensuring energy security and financial and environmental sustainability for the next generation of Canadians.

This initiative showcases Ontario’s nuclear leadership in supporting other provinces’ nuclear sector which is a key pillar of Energy for Generations, Ontario’s long-term roadmap to deliver reliable, affordable and secure energy to power the most competitive economy in the G7. With a clear path forward, the plan is not only meeting the demands of today, but it is protecting jobs, supporting workers and powering economic growth for generations to come.

Quick Facts

  • NB Power owns and operates PLNGS, which is located on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Saint John, New Brunswick.
  • Ontario and New Brunswick are the only Canadian provinces currently generating electricity from nuclear energy, with nuclear being a trusted clean source of power in Ontario for over 60 years and over 40 years in New Brunswick.
  • Ontario relies on nuclear for about 50 per cent of its energy supply, while New Brunswick generates about 40 per cent of its power from nuclear.
  • Ontario has been actively collaborating with New Brunswick on the future of nuclear generation, with a focus on small modular reactors (SMR).
  • The provinces signed an MOU in December 2019 along with Saskatchewan, with Alberta joining in April 2021, to support the development and deployment of SMRs. In March 2022, the four provinces also released a joint Strategic Plan for the Deployment of SMRs that highlights the benefits of SMRs and sets a path forward for the advancement of SMRs in Canada.

Quotes

“Ontario is proud to lead the world in nuclear excellence – and we’re now exporting that expertise to help New Brunswick succeed,” said Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines. “This historic partnership with New Brunswick helps ensure energy reliability for their customers, while reinforcing Ontario’s position as Canada’s clean energy engine. By working together, we are protecting both our economies, creating new commercial opportunities and jobs, and powering a stronger Canadian energy future.”

“New Brunswick and Ontario are known across Canada and around the world for their accomplishments in nuclear power generation,” said New Brunswick Energy Minister René Legacy. “This partnership will bolster that reputation and, more importantly, allow our two provinces to strengthen a promising working relationship for years to come.”

“This agreement builds on our long-standing relationship with NB Power and represents another step forward in strengthening Canada’s nuclear sector through collaboration,” said Leslie McWilliams, Laurentis President and CEO. “Laurentis is proud to share Ontario’s expertise - developed through decades of safe, reliable operation and world-class performance - to help enhance Point Lepreau’s success. Together, we’re demonstrating how provinces can work in partnership to advance clean energy, drive operational excellence, and deliver lasting benefits for customers and communities across Canada.”

About Laurentis

Laurentis Energy Partners, a subsidiary of OPG, is a global leader in the production of life-saving medical isotopes. From advanced cancer therapies to diagnostic imaging, Laurentis is helping power the future of nuclear medicine. The company also leverages its access to decades of nuclear knowledge and experience to deliver specialized nuclear services that include small modular reactor development, CANDU refurbishment, inspections, engineering, nuclear byproduct management, and decommissioning support globally. Laurentis has offices in the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, and Bruce County in Ontario, Saint John in New Brunswick, and Bucharest and Cernavoda in Romania. Follow us on Twitter/X or LinkedIn or visit dev.laurentisenergy.com

About NB Power

For over 100 years, NB Power has been a part of the fabric of New Brunswick, Canada. The provincial electric utility has one of the most diverse generation fleets in North America, with approximately 80 per cent non-emitting generation. Over 2,600 energy experts provide reliable, safe and sustainable energy for over 400,000 direct and indirect customers every day. Using a customer-centric approach, NB Power is committed to developing sustainable energy for future generations of New Brunswickers. Part of this commitment includes investments in energy efficiency programs, energy solutions, renewable energy sources and smart grid technology.

Additional resources

Energy for Generations

Learn about Ontario’s integrated plan to power the strongest economy in the G7.

Pictured left to right is Leslie McWilliams,Laurentis President and CEO; Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines; René Legacy, New Brunswick Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy, Finance, and Treasury Board; and Darren Murphy, New Brunswick Power Senior Vice President of Major Projects.
Pictured left to right is Leslie McWilliams,Laurentis President and CEO; Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines; René Legacy, New Brunswick Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy, Finance, and Treasury Board; and Darren Murphy, New Brunswick Power Senior Vice President of Major Projects.

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 Laurentis fuels future of cancer care in Ontario with $500k donation to Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

August 20, 2025
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 Laurentis fuels future of cancer care in Ontario with $500k donation to Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

Donation supports centre for earlier cancer diagnosis and more precise treatment

TORONTO, ON –A $500,000 donation from Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis) will help establish the Silber Family Theranostics Centre at the University Health Network’s (UHN) Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, one of the top cancer research centres in the world.

Theranostics combines nuclear imaging with targeted therapy, allowing physicians to treat serious diseases like cancer with precision. Announced today at a special event attended by Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines; Dr. Keith Stewart, UHN’s Vice President of Cancer and Director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; and leaders from Laurentis, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), UHN, and the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, the donation marks a major milestone in the future of personalized cancer care.

The new centre is scheduled to open in 2027 and will combine advanced nuclear imaging with highly targeted radiation therapies to detect and treat cancer at the molecular level, offering patients earlier diagnosis, more precise treatment options, and a better chance at recovery.

By supporting the development of this world-class facility, Laurentis is helping to accelerate Ontario’s leadership in both cancer care and medical isotope innovation. The company’s growing supply of life-saving isotopes – including lutetium-177 (Lu-177), yttrium-90 (Y-90), and molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) – will power many of the new centre’s treatments.

From left to right: Josh Lai, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation's President of Major and Transformational Gifts; Leslie McWilliams, Laurentis President and CEO; Michelle Cooper, MPP, Eglington-Lawrence; Dr. Keith Stewart, Director of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Vice President of Cancer at UHN Toronto; and Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines.

Key facts 

  • Laurentis, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), is North America’s most diverse and fastest-growing medical isotope producer.
  • UHN is Canada’s hospital, with 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members.
  • Laurentis recently announced it’s set to begin producing therapeutic isotopes Y-90 and Lu-177 at OPG’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.
    • Lu-177 is one of the fastest-growing therapeutic isotopes on the market, used in treating prostate, breast, and neuroendocrine cancers.
    • Laurentis could produce enough Lu-177 at Darlington to supply nearly 3 million doses, enough to fully treat 500,000 patients each year, vastly increasing the global supply capacity.
    • Y-90 plays a critical role in liver cancer treatment, one of the top causes of cancer death globally.
  • The new Silber Family Theranostics Centre aims to deliver 3,550 treatments annually by 2028.
  • Life-saving medical isotopes continue to be one of the most consequential tools doctors have available to diagnose and treat cancer over the past century, and many of these isotopes are now coming from Ontario’s nuclear generating stations.

Quotes

“Ontario’s nuclear advantage is saving lives. We’re harnessing the power of made-in-Ontario isotopes to fuel next generation cancer care – giving patients more hope, delivering faster diagnoses and providing more effective treatments. At the same time, we’re creating good-paying jobs, strengthening our economy and showcasing Ontario’s energy leadership on the world stage”.
- Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines

“Our government is protecting Ontario’s healthcare system and giving people access to more innovative treatment options by expanding access to life-saving medications and treatments. Laurentis’s donation to help establish the Silber Family Theranostics Centre at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre will drive Ontario-made innovation and connect more people to world-class cancer care, close to home."
- Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier of Ontario and Minister of Health

"Advancements in medical isotope production are revolutionizing the way patients across our province are able access next-generation treatments. This initiative, supported by the generosity of Laurentis Energy Partners, will further the ambitions set out by our government’s Life Sciences Strategy and ensure Ontario can continue to lead in the development of consequential diagnostic tools and innovative breakthroughs for use at home, and around the world."
- Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

"Ontario is proudly home to a world-class sector of isotope researchers that drive critical cancer discoveries and saves the lives of people across our province. Our government welcomes Laurentis’s investment to establish the Silber Family Theragnostic Centre, which will further the province’s production of life-saving cancer treatments through homegrown isotope research, improving patient outcomes and further cementing Ontario as a global leader in medical research."
- Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security

"At Laurentis, we’re driven by the real-world impact of our work on patients. Supporting the development of Princess Margaret’s Silber Family Theranostics Centre means advancing access to more precise and effective cancer treatments for patients in need. As one of the world’s leading producers of medical isotopes, Laurentis is proud to help power these critical therapies with materials made right here in Ontario."
- Leslie McWilliams, President and CEO, Laurentis

"OPG’s nuclear fleet is powering Ontario’s homes and businesses while also making a global impact on health care by producing and innovating in the field of medical isotopes. We are so fortunate to have the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre – a world-renowned cancer research and treatment centre – right here in Ontario. We are proud to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s ground-breaking work, which is making a real difference in the lives of patients, improving outcomes for more Ontarians."
- Nicolle Butcher, OPG President and CEO

Read Ontario's release here: Ontario Welcomes $500,000 Donation to Establish New Theranostics Cancer Centre | Ontario Newsroom

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Laurentis Energy Partners set to produce two powerful cancer-fighting isotopes

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May 27, 2025
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Laurentis Energy Partners set to produce two powerful cancer-fighting isotopes

OPG’s Darlington to become single largest source of isotope production in North America

TORONTO, ON – Cancer patients around the world could soon benefit from improved access to potentially life-saving treatments generated by the production of two critical medical isotopes – Yttrium-90 (Y-90) and Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) – at Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a licence amendment that allows OPG subsidiary Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis) to begin producing the isotopes in Darlington’s CANDU nuclear reactors.

These isotopes are part of a new wave of targeted radionuclide therapies that deliver radiation directly to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, offering new hope to patients with hard-to-treat cancers such as liver, neuroendocrine, and prostate. Demand for these isotopes is growing rapidly as new treatments are developed and approved in global markets.

Darlington’s CANDU design enables production of medical isotopes without interrupting electricity generation, ensuring a steady, reliable supply. The isotopes are produced using Laurentis’s proprietary isotope irradiation system, developed in partnership with BWXT Medical Ltd. and installed on Unit 2 at Darlington.

The system is the single largest isotope production system in North America. When production begins, Darlington will become a key commercial power reactor source of Y-90 and Lu-177 globally.

Key facts:

  • This expansion builds on Laurentis’s production of Molybdenum-99 at Darlington, the first commercial nuclear station in the world licensed to produce the isotope. Its decay product, Technetium-99m, is used in over 30 million diagnostic procedures annually.
  • In 2024, the first Ontario patient was treated with publicly funded Lu-177-based therapy for prostate cancer. Laurentis could produce enough Lu-177 at Darlington to supply nearly 3 million doses, enough to fully treat 500,000 patients annually and vastly increase the global supply capacity.
  • Once irradiated, Y-90 will be sent to BWXT Medical’s facility in Kanata, Ontario, to be packaged into Boston Scientific’s TheraSphere® Y-90 Glass Microspheres and distributed to over 30 countries globally.
  • Commercial production of Y-90 is anticipated to begin in 2026, while commercial production of Lu-177 is expected to begin in 2027.

Quotes:

“For the first time, Ontario will be producing these critical medical isotopes at Darlington’s CANDU nuclear reactors. This is leadership as Ontario advances its nuclear advantage, while saving lives for the thousands of Canadians diagnosed with cancer each year,” said Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines. “Protecting Ontario starts with protecting our people. The production of cancer-fighting isotopes at Darlington shows how our world-class nuclear sector is delivering real benefits to people—creating high-skilled jobs, driving innovation, and save lives."

"Our government is giving people access to more treatment options by expanding public access to life-saving medications and treatments," said Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. "This vital expansion of medical isotope production is another way we are spearheading Ontario-made innovation and connecting more people to world-class cancer care for years to come."

“Darlington Nuclear Generating Station is not only helping power Ontario’s growing clean energy needs; it is also powering the future of cancer care,” said Nicolle Butcher, OPG President and CEO. “The isotopes produced at Darlington will have real-world impact for cancer patients around the world.”

“For patients and families waiting for new treatment options, this is a moment of real hope,” said Jason Van Wart, Laurentis President and CEO. “We’re proud to lead Canada’s growing role in nuclear medicine, and even prouder to know that our work will directly support life-saving care for patients around the world.”

OPG's Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which, with regulatory approval secured, is set to become the single largest source of isotope production in North America.

About Laurentis Energy Partners
Laurentis Energy Partners, a subsidiary of OPG, is a global leader in the production of life-saving medical isotopes. From advanced cancer therapies to diagnostic imaging, Laurentis is helping power the future of nuclear medicine. The company also leverages its access to decades of nuclear knowledge and experience to deliver specialized nuclear services that include small modular reactor development, CANDU refurbishment, inspections, engineering, nuclear byproduct management, and decommissioning support globally. Laurentis has offices in the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, and Bruce County in Ontario, Saint John in New Brunswick, Regina in Saskatchewan, and Bucharest and Cernavoda in Romania. Follow us on Twitter/X or LinkedIn or visit dev.laurentisenergy.com

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Laurentis Energy Partners
Jessica Jones
Interim Director, Marketing, Communications & Outreach
[email protected]
+1 (519) 389-1572

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November 14, 2024
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Laurentis signs agreement with OSGE to support preliminary work for SMR development in Poland 

WARSAW, POLAND – Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis) announced an agreement with Poland's ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) to support an initial study to enable the development and deployment of the first small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in Poland. The agreement is valued at up to $40 million.

The Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) is a comprehensive study, required by Poland’s safety authority, the National Atomic Energy Agency, as part of OSGE’s licensing application, to demonstrate the safety of deploying GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 SMRs in Poland. Ontario-based Laurentis staff will prepare materials related to environmental conditions, site characteristics, facility operation, construction, commissioning, and future decommissioning.

The agreement was signed in Warsaw at a ceremony attended by Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Electrification; and Wojciech Wrochna, Polish Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure.

Laurentis leverages its expertise in end-to-end nuclear services and solutions, including project management, licensing, operations readiness, and owners’ support.

Key facts   

  • In 2022, Synthos Green Energy and ORLEN established the joint venture ORLEN Synthos Green Energy to deploy a fleet of BWRX-300 SMRs.
  • Laurentis and OSGE signed a Master Services Agreement to support the development and deployment of SMRs in Poland.
  • Laurentis is already supporting OSGE in early project planning for SMR deployment.

Quotes   

“The world is watching Ontario as we lead the largest expansion of nuclear energy on the continent to help meet surging demand for more energy,” said Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Electrification. “Countries around the world are looking to replicate this success story, including our affordable and reliable nuclear fleet. That’s why our government is exporting its world-class nuclear expertise to create jobs back home while supporting Europe’s energy security as we make the case to decouple dependence from the Putin regime. We have successfully signed deals that set the stage for Ontario's nuclear expansion into Europe that will generate revenue and create new, good-paying jobs for Ontario workers.”

“PSAR is one of the key elements of the whole licensing process for a nuclear power plant. By having such experienced partners involved in the project, we are confident that OSGE will deliver to the Polish nuclear authority a comprehensive report that meets all requirements of the Polish law,” said Rafał Kasprów, CEO of OSGE. “We are launching work on the first PSAR related to small modular reactors in the EU. This is a significant milestone in the SMR deployment process, and I believe it paves the way for bolder actions in other European countries, as well.”

“International collaboration will be crucial to the successful execution of new nuclear projects, so we are excited to work together with OSGE and Laurentis Energy Partners on this licensing requirement for deployment of our SMR technology in Poland,” said Sean Sexstone, Executive Vice President, Advanced Nuclear, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy.

“Laurentis is excited to work with OSGE to take the next steps to establish the feasibility of small modular reactor deployment in Poland,” said Jason Van Wart, President and CEO of Laurentis. “As a company with experience and expertise in new nuclear services from conception to execution, including regulatory support, we are uniquely positioned to help OSGE progress its project to enable Poland to achieve its clean energy ambitions.”     

Laurentis and OSGE sign PSAR agreement.

Back row, from left, are Jacek Drozd, Vice President of the Management Board, OSGE; Bradley Greenland, Director, New Nuclear, Laurentis; Ambassador Catherine Godin, Embassy of Canada to Poland; and Bartosz Fijałkowski, Vice President of the Management Board, OSGE. Front row, from left, are Michael Hare, Managing Director, Europe, Laurentis; Rafał Kasprów, CEO, OSGE; Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification; and Rudy Cuzzetto, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy and Electrification.

About OSGE

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

About Laurentis Energy Partners  

Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis), a subsidiary of OPG, is an innovator and leader in the clean-energy industry, leveraging its access to decades of nuclear energy knowledge and experience to execute a full range of Small Modular Reactor services, deliver lifesaving radiopharmaceuticals and isotopes, complete refurbishment activities at CANDU stations around the world, provide inspections with industry-leading technologies, and assist the global nuclear industry in nuclear waste management and decommissioning. Laurentis has offices in the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton and Bruce County in Ontario, Saint John in New Brunswick, Regina in Saskatchewan, and Bucharest and Cernavoda in Romania. Follow us on X and LinkedIn or visit dev.laurentisenergy.com.  

To view the signing ceremony, click here.

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Laurentis Energy Partners
Barb McKay
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Mariusz Ilnicki 
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+48 668 48 36 73 

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Canadian Nuclear Partners S.A. and SN Nuclearelectrica S.A. sign Framework Agreement for Romania Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 Refurbishment Project

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June 13, 2024
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Canadian Nuclear Partners S.A. and SN Nuclearelectrica S.A. sign Framework Agreement for Romania Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 Refurbishment Project

Bucharest, Romania – Canadian Nuclear Partners S.A. (CNPSA) and SN Nuclearelectrica S.A. (SNN) have signed a long-term Framework Agreement to provide project management Organization (PMO) services for the preparation and implementation of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 refurbishment project in Romania.

This Framework Agreement has an approximate value of 240 million EUR ($360 million CDN) and represents an essential step in the completion of the Cernavoda Unit 1 refurbishment in compliance with the established development stages. Under the agreement, CNPSA, a subsidiary of Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis), will support SNN by providing:

  • Project management services
  • Technical assistance
  • Consulting services
  • Training specific to CANDU plant refurbishment, and
  • Organization and coordination of Unit 1’s commissioning, up to its return to commercial operation

The Framework Agreement builds on an earlier agreement signed between SNN and Laurentis, through CNPSA, in 2021 to develop a conservation program for reactor water systems during refurbishment.

Ontario Ministers Todd Smith and Stephen Lecce, Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja, and Canada’s Ambassador to Romania, Gavin Buchan, along with representatives from CNPSA, SNN, Laurentis, and Ontario Power Generation, were on hand for the June 11 signing ceremony in Bucharest.

Quotes

“The world is watching as Ontario continues to deliver multi-billion-dollar CANDU nuclear refurbishment projects on time and on budget,” said Ontario Minister of Education Todd Smith. “We’re ready to support our allies, leveraging all that experience and expertise to support the refurbishment of Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 so it can continue to deliver reliable and clean energy for generations to come, and provide continued energy security.”

“With increasing geopolitical volatility, it is clear that countries around the world are looking for stable democratic energy partners that offer clean, reliable and affordable energy -- and Ontario is once again answering that call,” said Ontario Minister of Energy and Electrification Stephen Lecce. “We are proud to partner with Romania to deliver this major refurbishment that is going to support energy security in Europe while creating new economic opportunities for workers in both of our countries.”

“We are looking forward to working with CNPSA to further advance the refurbishment of Cernavoda NPP Unit 1. Highly professional and robust project management, with combined Canadian and Romanian experience, will enable Romania to benefit from clean, safe, and reliable energy for another 30 years beyond 2029,” said Cosmin Ghita, CEO of Nuclearelectrica. “Romania and Canada have been working together for more than 50 years in the nuclear industry and they continue to do so by fostering strategic projects to advance energy security, decarbonization and economic development.”

“We are proud to partner with SNN to provide the leading-edge PMO services needed to successfully carry out this large-scale project, which will ensure a long-term reliable and affordable source of clean electricity for the people and industries of Romania,” said Jason Van Wart, CEO of CNPSA. “We are pleased to leverage our decades of experience with Canadian-made CANDU technology to help deliver the Unit 1 refurbishment project on time and on budget and demonstrate how Canadian nuclear experts can support clean energy projects in other parts of the world.”

About Nuclearelectrica

The national company “Nuclearelectrica” S.A. is the Romanian national electricity, heat and nuclear fuel company operating under the authority of the Ministry of Energy, with the Romanian state holding 82.49 per cent of the shares and the other shareholders 17.50 per cent, after the company’s listing on the stock exchange in 2013.

The Cernavodă CNE (CNE) branch operates two CANDU nuclear units, which are two of the most efficient units among more than 400 nuclear power plants in the world, a nuclear fuel plant and has achieved integrated fuel cycle through the acquisition of a uranium concentrate processing line to support the company’s long-term investment projects.

Nuclearelectrica plays a major role at national level, contributing more than 20 per cent of nuclear energy to total energy production and 33 per cent of total CO2-free energy production in Romania.

About Canadian Nuclear Partners S.A.

Canadian Nuclear Partners S.A. (CNPSA) is a subsidiary of Laurentis Energy Partners, which itself is a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation. With offices in Bucharest and Cernavoda, CNPSA operates with a focus on safety, integrity, excellence, people, and citizenship.

Specializing in Project Management Organization (PMO) services for nuclear refurbishment, CNPSA’s expertise guarantees that complex nuclear projects are completed on time, on budget, safely, and with high quality.

CNPSA provides a full suite of project management and delivery services, including project planning, engineering, licensing, operations readiness, and owner’s support.

Agreement signing in Bucharest, Romania. Pictured from left to right: Ontario Education Minister Todd Smith, CNPSA President and CEO Jason Van Wart, Ontario Energy and Electrification Minister Stephen Lecce, Nuclearelectrica CEO Cosmin Ghita, and Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja.

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Laurentis Energy Partners to produce Y-90 isotopes for life-saving cancer treatments globally 

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Laurentis Energy Partners to produce Y-90 isotopes for life-saving cancer treatments globally 

TORONTO, ON – Cancer patients in Canada and around the world will receive treatment using Yttrium-90 (Y-90) isotopes produced by Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis) and harvested from Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. 

Ontario’s Minister of Health and Deputy Premier, Sylvia Jones and Minister of Energy, Todd Smith joined Laurentis and industry partners at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to announce Laurentis will become one of very few global suppliers of Y-90, a potentially life-saving isotope instrumental in treating several diseases, primarily liver cancer.  

Laurentis will use its proprietary Target Delivery System (TDS), developed in partnership with BWXT Medical, to produce Y-90.  

Pending regulatory approvals, Laurentis expects to begin producing Y-90 by mid-2025, further strengthening Ontario’s position as a world leader in the production of medical isotopes.  

Key facts  

  • Because of the unique design of Darlington’s CANDU reactors, Y-90 can be produced without interrupting the generation of clean energy.  
  • Once irradiated, Y-90 will be sent to BWXT Medical’s facility in Kanata to be packaged and distributed to more than 30 countries globally for use in minimally-invasive, targeted radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours.    
  • Y-90 is the first of Laurentis’s isotopes to be used in therapeutic treatment. Other nuclear isotopes are used in critical applications such as medical diagnostics and food sterilization. 
  • According to the Canadian Liver Foundation, liver cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide.  

Quotes  

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, Ontario has become a hub for healthcare research and innovation,” said Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Ontario Premier and Minister of Health. “The production of medical isotopes in Ontario is another way our government is leveraging innovation to connect more people to the life-changing care they need, when they need it.”

“Once again, we are demonstrating to the world the indispensable role of Ontario's world-class nuclear sector,” said Hon. Todd Smith, Ontario Minister of Energy. “Not only does nuclear generate clean, reliable baseload electricity to power up our province but it also enables the production of life-saving medical isotopes, which is helping to treat cancers and other diseases.”  

“Laurentis will provide a critical supply of made-in-Ontario Y-90 to the world,” said Jason Van Wart, President and CEO of Laurentis. “As a company with experience, expertise and cutting-edge technology at our fingertips, we have a responsibility to advance the production of life-saving isotopes for the global medical community.”    

About Laurentis Energy Partners 

Laurentis, a subsidiary of OPG, is an innovator and leader in the clean-energy industry, leveraging its access to decades of nuclear energy knowledge and experience to deliver lifesaving radio pharmaceuticals and isotopes, complete refurbishment activities at CANDU stations around the world, execute Small Modular Reactor (SMR) engineering and services, provide inspections with industry leading technologies and assist the global nuclear industry in nuclear waste and decommissioning. Laurentis has offices in the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton and Bruce County in Ontario, Saint John in New Brunswick, Regina in Saskatchewan, and Bucharest and Cernavoda in Romania.  

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