Loan & DebtJun 23, 2026, 03:21 PM
Cameco: US DOE Commits $17.5B Loan for Westinghouse AP1000 Reactors
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Cameco Corporation announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) has made a conditional commitment for a loan package of up to US$17.5 billion. This financing is intended to revitalize the large-scale nuclear reactor supply chain and accelerate the deployment of AP1000 reactors in the US and globally. The loan is expected to enable Westinghouse Electric Company, co-owned by Cameco, to acquire long-lead time items for up to 10 AP1000 nuclear reactors. Cameco's CEO expressed strong support, anticipating significant growth opportunities for Westinghouse and Cameco.
Key Highlights
- US DOE conditionally committed up to US$17.5 billion loan package.
- Loan aims to reenergize large-scale nuclear reactor supply chain.
- Financing for Westinghouse to purchase long-lead items for up to 10 AP1000 reactors.
- Each project requires $1 billion upfront equity commitment ($500M from SPV, $500M from partner).
- Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel welcomes the commitment, expecting significant opportunities.
- Cameco co-owns Westinghouse with Brookfield Renewable Partners since November 2023.
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