Horizon Nuclear Power has chosen a joint venture of Bechtel, Japan Gas Corporation and Hitachi subsidiary Hitachi Nuclear Energy Europe to build a two-reactor nuclear power plant in the U.K. Bechtel said Friday the Menter Newydd JV will perform initial front-end engineering and construction planning for the Wylfa Newydd plant in Wales before construction starts in 2020. Wylfa Newydd will work to supply low-carbon nuclear energy to as many as five million […] More
Bechtel has achieved a new ISO certification in quality management systems effective for three years. Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental Inc. and the company’s subsidiaries received the 9001:2008 standard recertification from the International Organization for Standardization following audit of several company sites, Bechtel said Tuesday. Craig Albert, president of Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security & Environmental global […] More
Bechtel has formed a new infrastructure global business unit to be led by Toby Seay as president. The London-headquartered infrastructure business unit combines the company’s civil, water, power, aviation and rail business lines, Bechtel said Monday. “The creation of Bechtel’s new infrastructure business leverages the iconic global presence of our civil business and the lump-sum, direct-hire EPC execution capabilities of […] More
Bechtel‘s research partners from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory have received multiple 2014 R&D 100 Awards from R&D Magazine for their national security, energy and health technology inventions. The awards recognize the year’s top 100 scientific and engineering technology products or inventions that also have commercial potential, Bechtel said Wednesday. “The work of these […] More
Bechtel has launched a recruitment and training program to help early-career information technology professionals learn to secure cyber infrastructures. The company said Monday that it will collaborate with the Lawrence Livermore and Los Alamos National Laboratories to support multi-year employment for young cyber experts. “When you combine the resources and expertise of our three organizations […] More
Brian Reilly, a 34-year veteran in engineering and procurement projects, has been named director of Bechtel’s uranium processing facility project in Oak Ridge, Tenn.. He will succeed the retiring Carl Strock, a former commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bechtel said Monday. Reilly will work at Bechtel-led Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC, which has […] More
Bechtel has lauded several businesses for collaborating with Bechtel to support government projects in the areas of national security, construction, defense, space, energy and nuclear safety. Nineteen companies received Bechtel’s Systems and Infrastructure Subcontractor and Supplier Recognition Awards for their support work during 2013, Bechtel said Monday. “Our subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers help strengthen the […] More
Michael Costas, Bechtel‘s corporate quality chief, will help manage engineering, procurement and related functions as part of his appointment to the company’s waste treatment and immobilization plant team. The team will supervise work at a plant Bechtel is building in Washington state for the Energy Department to treat 56 million gallons of radioactive waste, the company said Thursday. Costas holds 30 years […] More