Concelex Selected by KHNP for €49.8 Million Contract in Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 Refurbishment Project

Concelex,  a leading Romanian construction company, has been awarded a EUR 49.8 million contract by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) for the construction of several technical facilities and administrative offices, as part of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 Refurbishment Project, for Nuclearelectrica. The works are scheduled to begin in Q1 2026 and will be completed by the end of 2027.

Being selected for this project is a strong confirmation of our capabilities in the nuclear energy sector and underscores KHNP’s confidence in our ability to deliver complex works to the highest standards of quality and safety. After two projects at the Dry Storage for Burnt Fuel facility at Cernavoda, one completed and one in progress, we are proud to continue contributing to Romania’s strategic energy infrastructure. This new contract allows us to demonstrate once again that Concelex can handle complex, high-standard projects where safety, precision, and reliability are paramount." said Cătălin Vișan, Deputy General Director, Concelex.

As part of the refurbishment program for Unit 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant, Concelex is delivering an extensive package of buildings, platforms, and infrastructure works for KHNP. The project includes operational and administrative facilities, logistics areas, electrical transformer substation, yarding services, road works and access control facilities. The scope also covers fire protection water tanks with pumping stations, systems for the relocation of existing utility pipelines and cable routes, groundwater monitoring installations, and the development of internal circulation areas for personnel, equipment, and materials. In parallel, Concelex is implementing complete utility networks, security and surveillance systems. Together, these works ensure the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted execution of the refurbishment program while meeting the stringent operational and safety requirements of a nuclear facility.

The refurbishment of Unit 1 is a cornerstone for Romania’s nuclear energy strategy. Concelex holds certifications from the National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN) for nuclear construction, fabrication, and supply activities. These certifications confirm compliance with strict national and international safety standards and robust quality management systems, ensuring that all works meet the highest requirements for nuclear safety and reliability.

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