EXIM Powers American Nuclear Exports to Poland, Supporting U.S. Jobs and Energy Dominance
Washington, D.C. – On January 29, 2026, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) signed a credit agreement with Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) at EXIM headquarters, marking a major step forward in developing Poland's first nuclear power plant in Lubiatowo-Kopalino with American technology and expertise.
"This agreement demonstrates EXIM's commitment to unleashing U.S. energy molecules and technologies to every corner of the globe," said Acting First Vice President and Vice Chairman Jim Burrows. "By financing U.S. technical expertise for Poland's nuclear development, we're supporting American jobs and proving that American innovation leads in the industries of the future."
“EXIM’s financing marks an important step in advancing Poland’s nuclear energy program with proven U.S. technology and expertise,” said Ahmet Tokpinar, General Manager of Bechtel’s Nuclear Power business. “Bechtel is honored to support Poland’s first nuclear project and looks forward to working closely with PEJ to advance a safe, reliable facility that strengthens Poland’s long-term energy security.”
“Today’s agreement is an important first step in providing Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe with financing to deliver the Lubiatowo-Kopalino AP1000® project,” said Elias Gedeon, Senior Vice President of APX Commercial Contracts Operations, Westinghouse. “This initial financing will allow the Westinghouse Bechtel Consortium to provide critical engineering expertise, which will support both American and Polish jobs for the construction and operation of the plant.”
“We are consistently moving from letters of intent to first agreements. The agreement we signed with US Exim is another example demonstrating the credibility of the Polish nuclear project. The formal inclusion of the US export credit agency in the project also opens the way for us to sign further financing agreements with international institutions,” said Marek Woszczyk, President of the Management Board of Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe.
The agreement establishes a direct-loan financing facility under EXIM's Engineering Multiplier Program. The financing supports the export of advanced technical services provided by Bechtel Corporation and Westinghouse, as the borrower PEJ advances toward a final investment decision. These services will provide the critical design, sophisticated engineering, and rigorous analytical groundwork for one of Poland's largest energy investments.