In this Supplier Spotlight, we feature ATS Industrial Automation, a Cambridge-based partner supporting OPG's Pickering Refurbishment project.​ The company is currently developing several innovative tools that will help us execute Ontario's next major nuclear refurbishment. These include a state-of-the-art retube tooling platform that will be used to remove and replace reactor components. ATS is also developing several specialized tools to support the removal, inspection, and re-installation of fuel channels at Pickering Nuclear. ​ As a proud supporter of the Cambridge area, ATS employs many students from local colleges and universities. Recently, the company expanded with a new facility, adding 125,000 square feet to better support the Pickering Refurbishment.

At Pickering Nuclear, we're continuing to prepare for Ontario’s next major nuclear refurbishment.​ On the ground, we're advancing construction on a new 200,000-square-foot training facility as well as a full-scale reactor dome mock-up. And we're working with our partners to fabricate, machine, and assemble the key components we'll need to execute this major project for Ontario's future.​ The project team is also leveraging and applying the training methods, best practices, and more than 8,000 lessons gained from our ahead-of-schedule, under-budget Darlington Refurbishment.​ Learn more about how we're preparing for the renewal of Pickering's Units 5 to 8: opg.com/stories/opg-continue…

What's involved in planning for Ontario's next major nuclear refurbishment? Find out now in the latest video in our "How it Works" series, where we visit Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Right now, workers are busy preparing for the refurbishment of the station's units 5 to 8, which will secure more than 2,000 MW for Ontario for another 30-plus years. From replacing heavy-duty components to training for complex work, there's a lot happening to make this project a success.

Thank you, Minister @Sflecce, for your support as OPG prepares for Pickering Nuclear’s next chapter. Building on Darlington’s successful refurbishment, we look forward to working with our partners to advance the planning, training and infrastructure needed to help deliver clean, reliable power for Ontario’s clean energy future — while supporting thousands of skilled-trades jobs.

A new chapter is set to begin at Pickering Nuclear. As OPG prepares to take Units 5 to 8 offline this month, we continue to lay the groundwork for their refurbishment early next year, pending regulatory approvals. With new training and mock-up facilities under construction, and manufacturing of key components already underway, we are building on more than 8,000 lessons learned from the under-budget, ahead-of-schedule Darlington Refurbishment to deliver Ontario’s next major nuclear refurbishment. Together with our partners, we’re ready to build on Pickering’s proud legacy and secure more clean, reliable power for future generations. Learn more: bit.ly/4Ap9NF7

In northern Ontario, a century-old hydroelectric station is getting a new lease on life. Earlier this month, OPG kicked off the redevelopment of its Bingham Chute Generating Station with the facility's breakers opened for the final time - marking the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. Located near Powassan, Bingham Chute has generated clean, renewable hydroelectric power for Ontario for more than 100 years. The two-unit facility began operating in 1923, with a maximum generating capacity of about one megawatt. The redevelopment will modernize the station with the installation of two one-megawatt generators, which will be ready to serve Ontario for decades to come. Learn more: opg.com/bingham

Ontario is leading the next era of clean energy. OPG's Darlington New Nuclear Project will deliver the G7’s first grid-scale Small Modular Reactor, strengthening our energy security and positioning Ontario as a global leader in new nuclear. Learn more at opg.com/build. #CleanEnergy #NuclearEnergy

Congratulations to the Hon. @samoosterhoff on his appointment as Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. Thank you, Minister Oosterhoff, for your partnership and support over the past two years. We also congratulate MPP @Rae_Matt on his appointment as Ontario’s new Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries. We look forward to working together to advance the Ontario’s clean energy future.

OPG's Darlington New Nuclear Project is building more than just a Small Modular Reactor - the first in the G7. It’s building the workforce, supply chain, and experience Canada needs for the next wave of nuclear development. Learn more at opg.com/build. #FutureReady #NuclearEnergy

School is almost back in session — and safety is always worth reviewing. As families enjoy the final days of summer and get ready for back-to-school routines, Bobbi gives us a quick water safety refresh. Remember to always wear a life jacket and never stray close to hydroelectric stations and dams, where water levels can change quickly and with little to no warning. Give these areas plenty of space, stay out of posted danger zones and stay safe. Happy long weekend! #StayClearStaySafe

In OPG's new "How it Works" series, we go behind the scenes across our operations and projects, starting at our Wesleyville site in Port Hope.​ At this location, OPG is proposing to build a large new nuclear generating station capable of producing up to 10,000 MW of clean, reliable power. To assess the site for its potential nuclear future, OPG and its partners are now conducting environmental surveys, part of the first phase of the project's Impact Assessment process.​ What's involved in this important work? And what does it take to build a large nuclear project in Ontario? Find out below.

On the Nipigon River, north of Lake Superior, OPG's Pine Portage Generating Station (GS) has been serving Ontario for more than 75 years. To celebrate this big milestone, the station will be opening its doors to the public on Sept. 12. With four units and a maximum output of 145 megawatts, Pine Portage has been a part of the province's energy mix since 1950, when it came online just in time to support Ontario's post-war growth period. Today, the station continues to play an important role for Ontario's energy needs, providing enough electricity to support more than 140,000 homes. Interested in taking a closer look at this icon of mid-century hydro development? You can reserve your spot to tour Pine Portage GS on Sept. 12. Spots are limited. Learn more: opg.com/northwestern

More than clean power - it's major economic impact. OPG's Darlington New Nuclear Project is expected to support 18,000 annual jobs during construction, 2,500 during operations, and add $38.5B to Canada’s GDP. Learn more at opg.com/build. #Jobs #EconomicGrowth

In this Supplier Spotlight, we feature BWXT, a proud partner helping advance OPG's nuclear projects and operations. The company's facility in Cambridge is a key player for Ontario's nuclear sector, as it manufactures large, heavy nuclear components - from steam generators to heat exchangers. At this manufacturing hub, BWXT is now putting together the massive reactor pressure vessel that will form the heart of the G7's first SMR at Darlington. Workers are also machining, welding, and assembling the large steel vessels that will make up new steam generators for Pickering Nuclear's refurbishment. With nuclear demand growing, the company is now expanding its Cambridge facility to ensure it can continue to deliver heavy-duty components for OPG and the province.

OPG’s Nuclear Safety team recently received the prestigious Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Technology Transfer Award, a recognition of the team’s leadership in advancing nuclear safety and risk assessment practices. The award specifically recognizes a first-of-its-kind initiative led by OPG, in collaboration with Conexus and EPRI, to refine multi-unit nuclear risk assessment methodologies for CANDU reactors. Building on OPG’s strong and long-standing focus on nuclear safety, the program has further strengthened the organization’s ability to assess risk across its multi-unit CANDU fleet. Looking ahead, this work will also help inform the future deployment of multiple Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) on shared sites, supporting innovation while maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety. It’s an achievement that is helping ensure even stronger risk-informed decision-making while reinforcing OPG’s commitment to nuclear safety excellence.

Clean, reliable power for generations. The Darlington New Nuclear Project's four Small Modular Reactor units will produce 1,200 MW of clean baseload electricity - enough to power about 1.2 million homes for 60 years. Learn more at opg.com/build. #SMR #OntarioEnergy

Thank you, Minister @Sflecce, for your support and leadership. OPG looks forward to working with St. Clair Township, Indigenous Nations, and local stakeholders as we explore the potential for new generation at Lambton to help support Ontario’s clean energy future.

Today, OPG’s SVP Enterprise Strategy and Growth, Kim Lauritsen, joined Minister of Energy and Mines, @Sflecce, and Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries, @samoosterhoff to announce $500,000 in early Growth Readiness Funding for St. Clair Township to support local planning and assessment of potential new electricity generation, including nuclear, at OPG’s Lambton site. As Ontario’s electricity demand is forecast to grow significantly in the coming decades, the 1,200-acre site could play an important role in helping meet the province’s future energy needs. The site is already zoned for generation and located near existing infrastructure, including railway access, a deepwater dock, and features from previous generation operations. From 1969 to 2013, the site was home to the Lambton coal-fired generating station. Today, OPG is working with St. Clair Township, Indigenous Nations, and local stakeholders to explore what future development could look like — and the potential benefits it could bring to the community. Learn more: bit.ly/3UJA1lj

In northeastern Ontario, along the Matabitchuan River, OPG’s Matabitchuan Generating Station (GS) Redevelopment Project is making strong progress. Last summer, the project team safely demolished the original station after an impressive 110 years of service, then quickly began preparing the site for a new hydro facility that will help power Ontario’s future. This summer, construction has ramped up, and the new Matabitchuan GS powerhouse is taking shape. In recent weeks, crews have installed forms and rebar to support concrete pours for the powerhouse walls. The project is expected to be completed in 2028. It’s an important investment that will help secure another century of clean, reliable, and affordable power for Ontario. Learn more: opg.com/matabitchuan

OPG's proposed new nuclear project at its Weslevyille site in Port Hope is moving into the next phase of the federal Impact Assessment process. Recently, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (@iaac_aeic), in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (@CNSC_CCSN), issued the final Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and associated planning documents, which outline the studies, information requirements, engagement activities, and assessment factors OPG must address in its Impact Statement. OPG will now undertake detailed technical and environmental studies to prepare an Impact Statement that addresses these requirements. The Impact Statement will include information on various topics, including socio-economic impacts and benefits, Indigenous rights, interests, and knowledge, and project design considerations and alternatives. The potential project could provide up to 10,000 MW of clean, reliable electricity to meet Ontario's growing energy needs. Learn more about this exciting milestone at opg.com/wesleyville.