May 13, 2026 • 2 min read
Bruce Power selects Worley to support the development of technical requirements for Bruce C new nuclear project
Bruce Power has selected Worley to provide independent support for early-phase technology evaluation as part of its Bruce C Project, which is focused on new nuclear generation to power Ontario’s future.
Bruce C represents an opportunity to add up to 4,800 megawatts of clean, reliable nuclear capacity at the Bruce Power site, supporting Ontario’s growing demand for electricity while reinforcing energy security and economic growth.
Worley will support Bruce Power by leading the development of technology requirements which will inform future evaluation and procurement phases. This work is a key step in ensuring a disciplined, transparent, and technology-neutral approach to assessing potential nuclear technologies.
“Bruce C is about creating a high-value option for Ontario’s long-term electricity system, and that starts with making disciplined, well-informed decisions,” said Olivier Sordet, Senior Director, Projects, Bruce Power. “By establishing clear, robust requirements upfront, we are ensuring a technology-neutral evaluation that supports decision quality, enhances optionality, and positions us to select the right solution to help power the province for decades to come.”
As part of its scope, Worley will leverage a digitally enabled requirements management tool for the development of the requirements via a data-centric approach. The system will capture key technical and regulatory parameters aligned with utility needs, industry standards, and Canadian codes, supporting a rigorous and consistent evaluation process.
“Worley is pleased to have been selected by Bruce Power for this work,” said Tim Burnham, Senior Vice‑President, Worley Canada. “Our technology requirements solution combines global nuclear expertise with advanced digital capabilities and the strength of our Ontario-based nuclear team. We are committed to delivering maximum value to Bruce Power in this critical early phase and beyond.”
Worley’s Ontario presence spans seven locations – Kincardine, Markham, Sarnia, Oakville, Sudbury, Pickering, and Bowmanville, providing strong local capability and provincial reach. Worley brings extensive global experience to the project, with more than 60 years supporting the nuclear sector and two decades of work in Canada. The company offers full-service capabilities across the project lifecycle including engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning, supporting both optimization of existing facilities and development of new nuclear technologies through a technology-agnostic approach.
The selection of Worley builds on Bruce Power’s ongoing work to responsibly evaluate future nuclear development, ensuring a strong foundation for decision-making while advancing planning for the next generation of clean energy infrastructure in Ontario.
Pre-development work for the Bruce C Project, currently undergoing a federal integrated Impact Assessment and Licence to Prepare Site application led by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), includes ongoing readiness activities such as technology selection, workforce and commercial planning, estimating the cost of site preparation activities, developing cooling water strategies, community readiness, and Indigenous engagement in addition to continuing the Impact Assessment (IA) process.
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