Framatome

International leader in nuclear energy

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About the firm

Framatome designs, builds, and services nuclear steam supply systems (NSSS) for all reactor technologies. Operating with over 60 years of experience and a global workforce, it provides nuclear fuel, components, instrumentation and control systems, and specialized plant services to utilities worldwide. Framatome Inc. is the United States subsidiary, supporting nuclear operators from its primary hubs.

Established
1964
Team
Enterprise
Firm type
Automation & Controls · Power & Utility Engineering

Credentials

U.S. NRC License for Higher Enriched Fuel Capability (Richland, WA) · U.S. NRC Approval for Higher Burnup Nuclear Fuel Designs · US Qualification of Framatome Innovative Nuclear Inspection Ultrasonic Technology

Capabilities

Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Design and Engineering

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Comprehensive engineering and design of nuclear steam supply systems across all major reactor technologies.

  • Reactor vessel and internals design
  • Primary circuit component engineering
  • Steam generator design and replacement
  • Reactor coolant pump engineering

Nuclear Fuel Design and Manufacturing

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Development, fabrication, and supply of advanced nuclear fuel assemblies, including higher enrichment and high-burnup designs.

  • PWR and BWR fuel assembly design
  • VVER 100% European sovereign fuel development
  • High-burnup and higher enrichment fuel designs
  • Research reactor fuel solutions
  • Fuel manufacturing facility operations

Instrumentation and Control Systems

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Design, implementation, and modernization of safety-critical digital and analog instrumentation and control systems.

  • Safety-critical I&C system design
  • Digital I&C upgrades and replacements
  • Reactor protection system engineering

Nuclear Plant Services and Maintenance

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Outage support, component maintenance, specialized inspections, and repair services to maximize reactor safety and performance.

  • Reactor internals inspection and repair
  • Ultrasonic weld and core barrel inspection
  • Emergency power supply systems integration
  • Outage support and maintenance services

New Nuclear Build Engineering

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Nuclear island design, systems integration, and engineering support for new build projects, including EPR reactor technologies.

  • EPR reactor engineering and construction
  • Nuclear island systems integration
  • Construction management support

Nuclear Safety and Performance Engineering

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Safety analysis, regulatory licensing support, and operational optimization to ensure compliance and high performance.

  • Safety analysis and licensing support
  • Plant performance optimization
  • Nuclear code development and qualification

Decommissioning and Waste Management Engineering

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Technical planning, engineering, and execution services for nuclear plant decommissioning and radioactive waste management.

  • Decommissioning engineering and planning
  • Radioactive waste management

Industries

Nuclear · Electric Utilities · Defense · Government

Projects

Cernavoda Unit 1 Emergency Power Supply

Romania · Nuclear · 2026 · Client: Cernavoda Unit 1

Project details

Framatome provided a new Emergency Power Supply (EPS) system to support Unit 1 of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania.