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November 27, 2013

Westinghouse Sees Promising Future for Nuclear Energy Development in Brazil
Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Nov 27, 2013
Brazil's growing economy, rich uranium reserves and commitment to clean energy sources make it ideally suited for new nuclear energy development based on the latest safety technologies, the leader of Westinghouse's new-plant business said this week. "Brazil is in an excellent position to diversify and strengthen its energy portfolio with the reliable, clean, baseload generation that nuclear power offers. An investment in new plants that feature the next generation of passive safety systems will he ... read more

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