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Argentina’s Nucleoeléctrica Strikes Candu Energy Pact to Export CANDU Services Worldwide

The deal coincides with a government process to value the company for a 12-month, 44% share sale.

Overview

  • Nucleoeléctrica and Candu Energy signed a non-binding memorandum to jointly market engineering, technical assistance and maintenance services for CANDU reactors internationally.
  • The agreement was executed at the Canadian Embassy in Buenos Aires by Nucleoeléctrica president Demian Reidel and Candu Energy’s Gary Rose.
  • The cooperation covers support for operating and potential future CANDU plants, including specialized engineering, critical component maintenance, system modernization and full refurbishments.
  • Argentina’s Embalse plant, refurbished in 2019 and supplying roughly 3% of national electricity, underpins the offering as a high-performing CANDU reference.
  • The announcement comes as the Economy Ministry advances a 12-month process to sell 44% of Nucleoeléctrica, with asset valuation ordered and the utility reporting strong 2024 revenues and surpluses.