# ABB awarded contract to modernize automation systems at Cernavoda nuclear power plant

ABB has been awarded a contract by Ansaldo Nucleare to modernize control and safety systems at Unit 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant in Romania, operated by Nuclearelectrica. The project will support extending the unit's operational life by 30 years.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-09-03
- Where: Cernavodă, Romania
- Status: announced
- Products: control and safety systems, automation systems
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md)
- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (supplier)
- [Nuclearelectrica](https://endata.com/companies/5220.md) (customer)
- [Nuclearelectrica](https://endata.com/companies/5220.md) (partner)
- [Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica](https://endata.com/companies/40315.md) (partner)
- [Ansaldo Nucleare](https://endata.com/companies/81032.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [thediplomat.ro](https://www.thediplomat.ro/2026/09/03/abb-modernizes-automation-systems-to-extend-life-of-cernavoda-nuclear-power-plant/), 2026-09-03: "ABB has been awarded a contract by engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor Ansaldo Nucleare to modernize the control and safety systems at Unit 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant."
- [balkanbusinessnews.ro](https://www.balkanbusinessnews.ro/abb-modernizes-automation-systems-to-extend-life-of-cernavoda-nuclear-power-plant/), 2026-09-03: "ABB has been awarded a contract by engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor Ansaldo Nucleare to modernize the control and safety systems at Unit 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant"
- [romania-insider.com](https://www.romania-insider.com/abb-cernavoda-nuclear-plant-contract-sept-2206), 2026-09-04: "The project will support the extension of Unit 1's operating life by another 30 years."
- [matek.ro](https://matek.ro/abb-modernizes-automation-systems-to-extend-life-of-nuclear-power-plant-in-romania-by-30-years/), 2026-09-06: "This project represents an important step in ensuring the safety and performance of Unit 1, extending its operational life."
- [energyindustryreview.com](https://energyindustryreview.com/construction/abb-modernizes-automation-systems-to-extend-life-of-nuclear-power-plant-in-romania-by-30-years/), 2026-09-07: "This project represents an important step in ensuring the safety and performance of Unit 1, extending its operational life."

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