This is how nuclear competences are being built in Poland

The project to build Poland's first nuclear power plant is gaining momentum. In-depth research is underway in Choczewo, and more companies are seeking to join the project by obtaining the necessary permits.

Two Polish companies have just completed the first stage of their efforts to achieve the NQA-1 standard required by the US nuclear industry. Famak and Mostostal Kraków are two of six Polish companies selected by Westinghouse , the supplier of technology for the first Polish nuclear power plant, currently under construction in Pomerania.

In parallel, Bechtel , the other consortium member building the power plant, is recruiting for the project. The company has just announced a recruitment drive in Warsaw for a Strategic Sourcing Manager, a specialist in building the supply chain for the AP1000 project, including material procurement and subcontractor selection.

His primary responsibilities will include developing a procurement strategy and identifying suppliers of materials, equipment, and services to meet the project's needs. He also emphasizes the importance of selecting local suppliers.

Interestingly, the American company strongly emphasizes experience in the logistics and supply chain industries. This is a necessary requirement for recruitment. Knowledge of Polish regulations, including public procurement law, is equally important.

It is worth remembering that the construction of three nuclear reactors in Pomerania is the largest infrastructure investment in the history of independent Poland.

According to the project scope presented by Bechtel , approximately 60,000 m of rebar and 450,000 m of concrete may be needed to build the three nuclear power units. Building offshore pipelines, for example for cooling water, will require the importation and installation of tens of thousands of pipes. Deep excavations for the project will require up to 4.7 million m of soil to be removed.

These are only estimates, as these values – as Bechtel reserves – may change as the project develops.