Climate Changed
Trump Considers Easing Nuclear Rules for Saudi Project
- Westinghouse is looking for new markets after bankruptcy
- Past deals barred uranium enrichment for overseas projects
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The Trump administration is encouraging Saudi Arabia to consider bids by Westinghouse Electric Co. and other U.S. companies to build nuclear reactors in that country and may allow the enrichment of uranium as part of that deal, according to three people familiar with the plans.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry visited Saudi Arabia this month where the projects were discussed, according to two people. The people familiar asked not to be identified discussing the confidential negotiations.