It is also one of the most diverse generators in North America, with expertise in nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, solar and natural gas technologies. Refurbishment: Planned (Environmental Assessment completed, Integrated Safety Review in progress) Reactor type: CANDU (CANada Deuterium Uranium) All Rights Reserved. 24 September 2020 . Read verified and trustworthy customer reviews for Darlington Nuclear Generating Station or write your own review. "These generators will be used to make radiopharmaceuticals for patients, and will help to resolve historical shortages of this vital product. ", "We are well underway with the transformation of our nuclear medicine facility in Ottawa to be able to process Mo-99 and manufacture Tc-99m generators," said Martyn Coombs, President of BWXT ITG. Our people . PETERBOROUGH, ON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Ontario Power Generation (OPG), its subsidiary Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis), BWXT ITG Canada Inc. and its affiliates (BWXT) are making significant progress toward the production of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) at OPG's Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. from 8 AM - 9 PM ET, Copyright © 2020 PR Newswire Association LLC. Read verified and trustworthy customer reviews for Darlington Nuclear Generating Station or write your own review. BWXT Canada’s Peterborough facility is helping with the production of commercial medical isotopes at the Darlington nuclear generating station, the company announced Thursday. As with any emergency, you can prepare your family by: As part of CNSC's regulatory requirements, major licensees must have robust public information and disclosure programs in place. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada in Peterborough will soon be helping the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station start producing medical isotopes for the diagnosis of heart disease and cancer. OPG’s Nancy England is proud of her role in keeping the R.H. Saunders GS a well-oiled, clean power machine. Follow us on Twitter @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com. ", "Over the last 10 years, there has been a reduction in the accessibility of radioisotopes and this supply issue has only been exacerbated with the onset of COVID," said Jean Nash, Clinical Manager, Molecular Imaging, University Health Network. Follow us on Twitter @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com. Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 BWXT Canada's sister company, BWXT ITG Canada, Inc. (BWXT ITG) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Event reports for major nuclear facilities, Ontario moves forward with Darlington refurbishment plans, pursuing continued operation at Pickering (Source: Government of Ontario), OPG’s update on refurbishment plans (Source: Ontario Power Generation), Refurbish your own (virtual) nuclear power plant, How regulatory hold points contribute to the safe and successful restart of a newly refurbished reactor, CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants, CNSC Independent Environmental Monitoring Program data, Federal, provincial and municipal monitoring programs, Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Risk Assessment Summary Report, Darlington Nuclear Generating Station environmental reports, Request a copy of the Darlington NGS licence and licence condition handbook by email, Durham Region’s nuclear preparedness plan. Status: All four reactors operating Laurentis services its base of international clients from offices in Toronto, Ontario; Pickering, Ontario; Tiverton, Ontario; Saint John, New Brunswick and Bucharest, Romania. Vendor: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited The extracted tritium is then safely stored in stainless steel containers within a concrete vault. "A new, reliable supply will allow for more stable access to medical isotopes and support hospitals and clinicians in Ontario, Canada and beyond to provide better patient care.". Mo-99 is a much-needed medical isotope used in over 40 million procedures a year to detect cancers and diagnose various medical conditions.