Introduction
The necessity and importance of nuclear power generation has been reevaluated and re-recognized from the viewpoint of energy securities and countermeasure for global warming by limiting emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
Hitachi, Ltd. and General Electric Co. in USA, have established new companies in Japan and USA, named "Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd." and "GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy LLC" on July 1st, 2007 and June 4th, 2007, respectively, to create a strategic global alliance.
Newly established Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd. is going to continue the world's leading nuclear business from construction to maintenance services in cooperation with Hitachi, Ltd., General Electric Co. and GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy LLC.
Keynotes of Establishment
Hitachi, Ltd. and General Electric Co. have been fully experienced in nuclear business for more than fifty years. They have been cooperating and contributing in development and construction of Boiling Water Reactor in the world since 1967, when they agreed comprehensive technical agreement on Boiling Water Reactor technology.
Hitachi-GE nuclear Energy, Ltd., Hitachi, Ltd., GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy LLC and General Electric Co. consolidate synergy effect and offer high-quality and consistent business of nuclear systems from research and development, design, manufacturing, construction to operation and maintenance, of light water reactor, fast reactor and nuclear fuel cycle.
