NUCLEAR
• Supply chain localization and sourcing restrictions
• Cost volatility driven by tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty
• Increasing regulatory and documentation requirements
Nuclear qualification, manufacturing readiness, technical expertise, and global execution capabilities have become key differentiators as reactor developers and EPC firms compete for qualified partners.
Built for the nuclear renaissance
Few companies are better positioned to support the growth of the global nuclear industry than Baker Hughes. For decades, Baker Hughes has maintained nuclear capability as a strategic pillar of its Flow Control & Safety Solutions business. Through continuous investment in nuclear quality programs, engineering expertise, manufacturing certifications, and supplier development, the company has preserved and expanded capabilities that many others allowed to diminish during periods of slower industry growth. This long-term commitment enables Baker Hughes to provide nuclear customers with qualified products, engineering expertise, and lifecycle support backed by decades of industry experience. Masoneilan™ control valves have served nuclear facilities worldwide since the 1960s. Consolidated™ safety valves have established a similarly strong legacy across global nuclear fleets, while Continental Disc™ rupture discs have provided overpressure protection in nuclear facilities for more than 50 years. Today, these trusted brands form the foundation of a comprehensive portfolio designed to support both traditional largescale nuclear plants and next-generation reactor systems.
Supporting the world’ s nuclear fleet and next-generation reactors
Baker Hughes Flow Control & Safety Solutions currently supports more than 35,000 products operating in over 260 nuclear reactors worldwide. Its contributions extend across established nuclear fleets, new-build projects, and advanced reactor programs. Baker Hughes has been awarded contracts to supply Masoneilan valve technology for several of Europe’ s premier nuclear new-build projects, including the Sizewell C EPR project in the UK and EDF’ s six-unit EPR2 program in France.
These awards represent a significant expansion of Baker Hughes’ presence within the growing European nuclear sector and establish a substantial long-term installed base across critical nuclear assets. Combined with previous awards for the Flamanville EPR project in France and the Hinkley Point C EPR project in the UK, they reinforce Baker Hughes’ leadership position in the European nuclear control valve market and underscore continued customer confidence in the company’ s technology, quality, and execution capabilities. Baker Hughes also remains actively engaged with the emerging SMR sector. The company successfully delivered critical control valve solutions for a SMR project in China and continues to collaborate with a leading High Temperature Gas- Cooled Reactor developer on advanced valve technologies. Additional engagement with multiple SMR developers supports qualification, testing, and deployment efforts for future commercial projects.
Engineering excellence meets nuclear compliance
Nuclear applications demand some of the most rigorous quality, safety, and regulatory standards in any industry. Baker Hughes maintains a comprehensive portfolio of nuclear certifications and quality programs that support compliance with global nuclear codes and regulations: 1. 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B 2. 10 CFR Part 21 3. ASME Section III 4. CSA Nuclear Standards 5. RCC-M and RCC-E 6. European ESPN Regulations 7. JSME Nuclear Requirements 8. Chinese HAF 604 Requirements
Its facilities are routinely audited by premier organizations ensuring continuous adherence to stringent nuclear quality standards.
Proven products for critical nuclear applications
Across global nuclear fleets, Baker Hughes products have established extensive operating experience in both safety-related and balance-of-plant applications. Masoneilan’ s product platforms, including the 35000 Series( Camflex™) eccentric rotary valve, 41000 Series cage-guided valve, 21000 Series top-guided valve, 18X00 / 78X00 Series LincolnLog™ multi-stage valve, and SVI™ digital valve positioner, continue to deliver reliable performance in critical services such as atmospheric dump,
Consolidated 3700 Series nuclear safety valve. Image courtesy of Baker Hughes.
feedwater, turbine bypass, heater drains, condensate systems, and level control applications. Similarly, Consolidated’ s 31700 Series pressurizer safety valves, 3700 Series main steam safety valves, 1525 and 31533 Series power actuated relief valves, 13900 Series pilot-operated safety valves, 1900 and 19000 Series safety relief valves are trusted throughout the nuclear industry for demanding pressure relief applications. Continental Disc products provide highly effective burst disc solutions across numerous plant systems. Complementing these products is a global aftermarket service network providing diagnostics, outage support, maintenance, training, technical expertise, and complete lifecycle services. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in ensuring the long-term reliability and safety of nuclear power facilities worldwide.
Partnering early for project success
The complexity of modern nuclear projects makes early collaboration more important than ever. Baker Hughes supports reactor developers, architect engineers, and EPC contractors during the earliest phases of plant design and development. This includes valve sizing, pressure relief analysis, piping system integration, dimensional and weight data, specification development, engineering consultation, and technical training.
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