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#CNAspotlight2013 – SNC-Lavalin

November 16, 2012 – 09:00

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Background

  • Company Name:   SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
  • Date Founded: 1911
  • Industry category: (i.e. Operator, Mining, Medical, etc.) Engineering & Construction
  • Number of employees: 32,000

Does your company have operations outside of Canada? Yes, SNC-Lavalin is active worldwide in more than 100 countries, with permanent offices in 35 countries. Our services range from design, engineering and procurement to construction, operations, maintenance, project financing and long-term concession agreements.

Description
SNC-Lavalin’s Nuclear Power division is fully equipped to undertake design, procurement, project management and construction management for new build power plant projects, major plant refurbishments, life extension projects and plant modifications. It also provides specialized services such as metrology and spatial analysis, environmental assessments, feasibility studies, geotechnical investigations, siting studies, licensing and operations support, decommissioning and waste management.

Big News!
In March 2012, SNC-Lavalin Nuclear in a joint venture with Aecon Industrial was awarded a major contract by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to carry out the Definition Phase for the Darlington Retube and Feeder Replacement (RFR) Project, a $600M contract, which is the latest example of our Project team’s ability and success in multi-disciplinary environments.

Looking ahead
SNC-Lavalin Nuclear continues to pursue EPC projects both domestically and globally, while maintaining a core nuclear engineering business.   Being committed to continuous improvement, SNC-Lavalin Nuclear is always developing new skills and activities  demanded by the changing needs of its clients and markets, while remaining mindful of its responsibility to work towards a better and safer world.

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Company Contact Information:
Name: Gopal Bansal, Director, Public Affairs
Email: gopal.bansal@snclavalin.com
Phone: 416-252-5315 x4605

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Nuclear Industry Execs See Opportunity in Canada

March 7, 2012 – 14:40

Below is a guest blog from our friends at AREVA who were among the 70+ sponsors and exhibitors at the 2012 CNA Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa. AREVA, like many of our member companies, is a great champion for Canada’s nuclear industry. The post below sums up our industry’s optimism with a few key highlights from this year’s presentations. Thanks for sharing, AREVA!

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Tom Mitchell - Chair, WANO Fukushima Response Commission

Executives from the nuclear energy industry expressed optimism regarding business opportunities in Canada this week at the Canadian Nuclear Association’s (CNA) annual conference in Ottawa. Despite the concerns raised following the events at Fukushima, industry leaders see strong prospects for business in Canada.

“While other jurisdictions may be scaling back their nuclear energy commitment because of Fukushima, we are not,” said Tom Mitchell, president and CEO of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), according to an article in the Ottawa Citizen. Mitchell pointed out the events of last year have presented the industry with “a great opportunity.”

“It’s once again made people aware of nuclear energy. It may have put some aspects of the industry on the spot. But it’s also put us in the spotlight,” Mitchell said.

Patrick Lamarre, Executive Vice President, SNC-Lavalin

Patrick Lamarre, executive vice president at SNC-Lavalin group, told a packed conference that “our nuclear business is something we believe in.” Lamarre added that this business could contribute to a significant portion of our bottom line,” according to a Reuters report.

Lamarre urged the Ontario government to move forward with plans to build new reactors in the province, projects he said that would be important for the Province’s economy.

AREVA remains very committed in building new nuclear plants in Canada and has proposed its technology in Ontario as well as in New Brunswick.

“As the leading supplier to the nuclear sector worldwide, AREVA has very broad experience building new reactors and providing services to the existing fleet. In addition, AREVA is one of Canada’s top uranium producers. We remain very bullish regarding opportunities in Canada across all of our business lines,” said Jean-Francois Beland, executive vice president of AREVA Canada.

 

(This post originally appeared here)

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Canada’s Nuclear Industry Aligned for Growth in 2012

February 24, 2012 – 13:14

February 24, 2012 – Ottawa, Ontario

Canada’s nuclear industry is poised for future growth and prosperity, according to discussions at the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) Annual Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa.

“Canada’s nuclear industry is as strong as ever,” said Denise Carpenter, President and Chief Executive Officer, CNA. “Over the past few days, we have had great discussions on how our industry is leveraging lessons learned from Fukushima and how innovations in research and technology can improve and grow nuclear in Canada and abroad.”

More than 650 delegates from the nuclear community attended the conference, themed ‘Leadership Through Innovation.’

Tom Mitchell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), provided an overview of the progress made by the World Association of Nuclear Operators Fukushima Response Commission and discussed groundbreaking methods of communicating risk and nuclear safety. (Download the PDF of Tom’s speech here)

“We are not ignoring the lessons we learned from Fukushima,” said Mitchell. “Safety, despite our industry’s excellent track record, can never be taken for granted.”

OPG has almost a dozen Fukushima-related projects underway or planned for implementation between now and the end of 2016.

Underscoring the industry’s growth, the Honourable Rob Norris, Saskatchewan’s Minister Responsible for Innovation, announced a multi-year agreement to provide funding for the new $30 million Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation.

Other conference highlights included a keynote speech by Patrick Lamarre on the future opportunities for SNC-Lavalin Nuclear following their recent acquisition of the CANDU Reactor Division of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, and the presentation of the annual Ian McRae Award to Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Grandey, former Chief Executive Officer of Cameco Corporation.

Conference highlights, including links to videos from speaker sessions, can be found on Twitter by following @TalkNUclear and #cnagm2012.

(Update: check out #cnagm2012 photo highlights on our Google+ page)

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Friday Conference Update – Westinghouse CTO Kate Jackson joins agenda

October 21, 2011 – 09:15

We are pleased to announce Westinghouse‘s Kate Jackson has been added to the excellent roster of presenters at the 2012 Canadian Nuclear Association Conference and Trade Show.

Dr. Kate Jackson

Dr. Kate Jackson is sr. vice president and chief technology officer at Westinghouse. Since returning to Westinghouse, where she began her career as an engineer in the former Nuclear Technology Division, Kate has made significant contributions to the formulation of Westinghouse’s new technology development process. Dr. Jackson rejoined Westinghouse in 2008 as vice president, strategy for Research & Technology, following 17 years at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), where she held a number of executive roles involving leadership of key technology, research and environmental initiatives. Immediately prior to joining Westinghouse, she served as executive vice president in charge of River System Operations & Environment and chief environmental officer.

Dr. Jackson will speak on the topic of innovation, as well as participate in a panel discussion titled “Bright Ideas to Keep the Lights On.”

Of this latest addition to the agenda, WiN-Canada Executive Director, Cheryl Cottrill, says:

WiN is very pleased to see Kate Jackson, a senior level female executive, on your conference agenda. Kate is very supportive of WiN in the U.S. and she will be a great addition to your program.

Don’t forget to keep in touch with our weekly Conference updates and Sponsor Spotlights at TalkNuclear.ca

 To register or for more information, see the links below, or contact Alex Wolf at wolfa@cna.ca.

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Sponsor Spotlight on SNC-Lavalin — CNA 2012 Conference and Trade Show

October 21, 2011 – 09:04

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Background

  • Company Name: SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
  • Date Founded: 1911
  • Industry category: Engineering & Construction
  • Number of employees: 24,000
  • Does your company have operations outside of Canada? Yes. SNC-Lavalin is active worldwide in more than 100 countries, with permanent offices in 35 countries.Our services range from design, engineering and procurement to constuction, operations, maintenance, project financing and long-term concession agreements.

Description:
SNC-Lavalin is one of the largest Engineering and Construction companies in the world, with annual revenues of more than CA$7 billion. SNC-Lavalin companies provide engineering, procurement, construction, project management and project financing services to a variety of industry sectors, including agrifood, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, chemicals and petroleum, environment, heavy construction, mass transit, mining and metallurgy, power and water management.

Happy 100th Anniversary!
2011 marks SNC-Lavalin’s 100th year anniversary. Making it through 100 years in business is a tremendous achievement for any company, because very few achieve this kind of longevity, but also it speaks to the wonderful legacy we have built since 1911. SNC-Lavalin recognizes that, this incredible milestone is only possible through the continued support, ideas and insights of our customers, partners, and employees.

Click image to experience 100 years of SNC-Lavalin's evolution, experience and excellence.

Here’s to the next 100 and beyond:
SNC-Lavalin has not just grown in size, it is continuously evolving and adapting to new markets, new technologies, and new realities. The talent and know-how of our people will continue to form the foundation of our strength. SNC-Lavalin’s business strategy is founded on a strategic vision: to be the global top-of-mind engineering and construction solution provider with a deep local impact.

Did you know?
Two wholly-owned subsidiaries of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. – SNC-Lavalin Nuclear Inc. & Candu Energy Inc. – are the sponsors of the 2012 CNA Conference and Trade Show.

SNC-Lavalin’s Nuclear business unit plays an important role within the Global Power group as an execution-focused expert in project management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management (EPCM), committed to its clients and to projects in the nuclear industry. SNC-Lavalin Nuclear is the first and only engineering construction company in Canada to achieve the ASME N Certificate, a globally recognized authorization.

Candu Energy Inc. is a leading nuclear technology company providing nuclear products and services to customers worldwide. Our highly skilled employees design and deliver the CANDU reactor technology in addition plant life management and extension services to existing nuclear power stations. CANDU reactors supply approximately 50% of Ontario’s electricity and 16% of Canada’s overall requirements. They are an important component of clean-air energy programs on four continents with over 22,000 megawatts of installed capacity. Candu continues to develop safe, reliable, affordable, and CO2-free energy well into the future while meeting the highest regulatory standards of the global nuclear industry.

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For more information:

Nirvan Nuckchedee
SNC-Lavalin Nuclear, Director, Business Development
nirvan.nuckchedee@slnuclear.com
905.829.8808

 

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Statement by Denise Carpenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association, on the acquisition of the CANDU Reactor Division of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)

June 30, 2011 – 07:03

President & CEO of the CNA - Denise Carpenter

Since the Government of Canada announced plans to restructure AECL in 2007, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) has been consistent and clear that we support a structure that will advance the nuclear energy industry in Canada and make it more competitive. Today’s decision marks the turning of an important corner for Canadian nuclear technology. SNC-Lavalin, like AECL, is a valued member of the CNA and we wish them success in this new venture. Great opportunities lie ahead.

The CNA represents the future of all nuclear technologies in Canada.  We want to grow the benefits those technologies can bring to the lives of Canadians. Our industry supports changes that will open up opportunities to expand those benefits and the excellent, high-knowledge jobs that go along with them. We have also emphasized that research is at the heart of our industry.

For Canada to remain a competitive player in the global nuclear industry we need investments in science, technology and innovation to maintain our expertise which is known around the world. The next step, in our view, is for the Government to review the governance and future of nuclear science and technology in Canada.

The division of AECL that is not being divested is central to the nuclear S&T sector in Canada.  That sector also consists of major facilities in Vancouver, Saskatoon and Laval plus various private companies and more than a dozen universities across the country.  We urge the Government to strike an expert panel as soon as possible to consider the governance and future of this sector.

CANDU reactor designs are intrinsically safe and proliferation-resistant.  They exceed federal standards, and operate safely in at least six countries including some of the largest future markets for nuclear:  China, India and South Korea.  With their excellent record of operating performance, these designs – and the group of Canadians who stand behind them – potentially have a large role to play in meeting the needs of these and other emerging markets.

So do the rest of the roughly 100 companies in our industry and the people who work there, spreading the benefits of nuclear technologies – from medicine, to food safety, to crop science, to advanced manufacturing – around the world.
On behalf of the Canadian nuclear industry, we congratulate SNC-Lavalin as they renew and grow their role in Canada’s commercial reactor sector.”

Denise Carpenter
President and CEO
Canadian Nuclear Association

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About Nuclear Power in Canada
Nuclear energy provides a clean and reliable source of power and, with minimal greenhouse gas emissions, is an important part of Canada’s clean energy portfolio. Currently, nuclear energy provides 15% of the electricity produced in Canada, and 55% in Ontario, serving the needs of millions of families and businesses. Because nuclear power plants produce large amounts of continuous power, they provide the “base load” capacity that enables the use of complementary renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

 

For further information:
Kathleen Olson
Director of Communications
Olsonk@cna.ca

 

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