The steam generators will be designed and manufactured by B&W Canada and are scheduled to be delivered to the Bellefonte site in 2015 pending a decision by the TVA Board to complete construction of Unit 1. Each weighing approximately 500 tons, the "once-through" steam generators are designed to produce superheated steam to be transported to the turbines for electricity generation.

"B&W has a long history at Bellefonte, and we are very pleased that TVA selected our steam generator technology to complement the B&W-designed reactor at the plant," said Chris Mowry, B&W Nuclear Energy, Inc. President. "With over 50 years of experience in nuclear engineering, manufacturing and service, B&W is confident that this project will be successful in helping TVA maintain its commitment to providing clean electricity to its service area."

B&W Canada, located in Cambridge, Ontario, has designed and manufactured more than 300 nuclear steam generators for customers worldwide.