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2009 News
December 21, 2009 - We Power and Bechtel Power Corporation Announce Settlement of Claims
Bechtel Power and We Power LLC, a subsidiary of Wisconsin Energy Corporation, announced an agreement that settles all pending claims between them regarding the Elm Road Generating Station project in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Bechtel Construction Company and two labor organizations today announced an agreement for the construction of BrightSource Energy’s Ivanpah Solar Electricity Generating System, a 440-megawatt solar power facility in southeastern California.
December 10, 2009 - Bechtel and Calera Announce Strategic Alliance
Calera and Bechtel today announced a strategic alliance to develop and construct facilities using carbon capture technology to reduce emissions and fight global warming.
Bechtel is partnering with AMP-Ohio to construct a major electric generation facility in southern Ohio.
December 7, 2009 - Livermore's National Ignition Facility in Newsweek
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world's highest-energy laser system and its largest optical instrument, was recently featured in Newsweek.
November 5, 2009 - Idaho Project Completes Recovery Act Goals Ahead of Schedule
The DOE announced that the Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project in Idaho has completed its first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) goals to accelerate the removal of radioactive waste.
November 2, 2009 - Bechtel Nuclear in the New York Times
An article in the New York Times notes Bechtel’s history in building nuclear plants.
October 27, 2009 - Los Alamos Cleanup Work Featured in New York Times
The New York Times recently featured environmental cleanup work being performed by Los Alamos National Laboratory with funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Bechtel has been selected by First Energy Nuclear Operating Company as EPC contractor for replacing the two steam generators and the reactor vessel closure head at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Ohio.
October 23, 2009 - WTP Celebrates 50 Percent Completion
Bechtel National’s Waste Treatment and Vitrification Plant (WTP) project at Hanford, Washington, recently surpassed its 50-percent-complete milestone.
October 20, 2009 - Tunnel Excavation Begins on Dulles Rail
The Dulles Metrorail project hit a major milestone recently, as excavation of a 2,400-foot tunnel under the busy Tysons Corner area of the Washington, D.C. suburbs began.
October 19, 2009 - Prairie State Featured in a Union Magazine
The construction of the Prairie State Energy Campus is featured in International Operating Engineer magazine.
Three employees have been named as Bechtel Fellows, a select group of experts in science and technology who have made outstanding contributions to the company and their professions.
September 22, 2009 - Livermore Lab Technology Cleans Superfund Site 100 Years Ahead of Schedule
Steam-cleaning technology created at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was used to clean a Superfund site in California, finishing the job a century earlier than expected.
Bechtel has been selected as EPC contractor for a 440-megawatt solar power facility in California.
August 5, 2009 - Judith Miller Named to ABA Ethics Commission
Bechtel General Counsel Judith Miller has been named a member of the newly formed American Bar Association Commission on Ethics 20/20.
August 4, 2009 - Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore Teams Rewarded for Science Excellence
The national labs’ teams were among the winners of the 47th annual R&D 100 Awards.
August 3, 2009 - Bechtel Awarded FEED Contract in Australia
Bechtel has been awarded a front-end engineering and design contract for the first phase of Chevron’s Wheatstone natural gas development in northwest Australia.
July 31, 2009 - Tube Lines Apprenticeship Program Rewarded
Tube Lines has been named Large Employer of the Year in the 2009 Apprenticeships Award competition run by the UK National Apprenticeship Service.
July 24, 2009 - Bechtel Recognized by the Readers of Diversity Magazine
Bechtel has been recognized by the readers of Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine as one of the best diversity companies.
March 10, 2009 - Dulles Metrorail Project Receives Funding Grant Agreement From U.S. DOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project is ready to proceed.
Bechtel and AREVA signed a term sheet with UniStar Nuclear Energy for an EPC contract for Calvert Cliffs 3 nuclear energy facility project in Maryland.
July 16, 2009 - Nuclear Waste Plant Nears Halfway Point
Construction of a massive plant to treat nuclear waste, in Hanford, Washington, nears the halfway point.
July 15, 2009 - “… always a new adventure”
Working for a large engineering and construction company like Bechtel often includes international assignments that can be adventurous and exciting.
July 8, 2009 - In Memoriam: Harold J. (Bill) Haynes
Bill Haynes, former chairman and CEO of Standard Oil Company of California (now Chevron), a director of Bechtel Group, Inc., and chairman of Bechtel’s board of counselors, passed away today at the age of 83.
July 2, 2009 - Bechtel Wins Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association Award
Bechtel has been recognized by the SC&RA for outstanding performance in installing water-feed pumps at ERGS in Wisconsin.
June 12, 2009 - Albanian Motorway Featured in NCE – Ain’t No Mountain Too High
Construction challenges and progress of Bechtel’s motorway project in Albania are featured in New Civil Engineer.
Remarks of Walker Kimball, president of Bechtel Construction Operations Incorporated, before the 3rd Annual ENR/CURT Construction Business Forum.
Bechtel Construction Company announces the Project Labor Agreement for Calvert Cliffs 3 nuclear power plant project in Maryland.
May 15, 2009 - Crossrail Construction Begins
A ceremony was held today in London to mark the beginning of work on the £16 billion (US$24 billion) Crossrail project.
May 13, 2009 - Bechtel Named Top U.S. Contractor for Eleventh Straight Year
Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named Bechtel the top U.S. contractor for the eleventh straight year.
April 29, 2009 - Engineer Featured for Her Diverse Career at Bechtel
Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology features M’balia Tagoe and her diverse career in engineering at Bechtel.
April 24, 2009 - The Financial Times Features Bechtel’s Cliff Mumm on Crossrail
The Financial Times features Bechtel’s Cliff Mumm on London’s Crossrail project. The Bechtel, Halcrow, and Systra team was selected for the Project Delivery Partner role in April.
April 24, 2009 - Bechtel Secures Network Rail’s Crossrail and Reading Programs
Network Rail announced today that it intends to appoint Bechtel as Delivery Partner for Network Rail’s Crossrail and Reading programs.
April 30, 2009 - Adrian Zaccaria Addresses Ethics & Compliance Officers Association
Adrian Zaccaria, Bechtel's vice chairman, was a keynote speaker at the 2009 Ethics & Compliance Officers Association Sponsoring Partner Forum in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
April 22, 2009 - Purdue University Honors Bill Dudley
Bechtel President and COO Bill Dudley received the Purdue University Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Award.
April 29, 2009 - NCE Interview Reveals Exciting Challenges for Bechtel on Crossrail
New Civil Engineer interviews Cliff Mumm on the exciting challenges Bechtel will face on Crossrail.
April 21, 2009 - McCarran Airport Runway Upgrade Finishes Ahead of Schedule
The Clark County Department of Aviation (DOA) announced McCarran International Airport’s Runway 25L/7R upgrade completed ahead of schedule. Bechtel manages airport construction work for the DOA.
April 13, 2009 - Bechtel Announces Record 2008 Business Results
Bechtel announced total revenue of $31.4 billion in 2008 and $35 billion in new contract awards.
April 3, 2009 - Bechtel Awarded Pipeline Engineering Contract in Alaska
Bechtel has been awarded an engineering contract by The Alaska Gas Pipeline LLC (“Denali”) for the Gas Mainline project from Alaska’s North Slope to Alberta, Canada.
April 1, 2009 - Crossrail Delivery Partner: A Tried and Tested Team Ready to Deliver for London
Bechtel, Halcrow, and Systra welcome the announcement made today by Crossrail that it intends to select the Bechtel, Halcrow, and Systra team for the role of Project Delivery Partner.
March 31, 2009 - Bechtel Supports Veterans Pursuing Engineering Degrees
Bechtel supported the "Vets to the Valley" program, a workforce development initiative for U.S. veterans to pursue an engineering degree at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
March 30, 2009 - Bechtel Contributes to Safety Engineers’ Scholarship
Bechtel donated $10,000 to the American Society of Safety Engineers’ Foundation to fund scholarships for safety and health in engineering.
March 27, 2009 - Bechtel Featured in National Society of Black Engineers Magazine
Bechtel’s manager of Human Resources and two employees are featured in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Magazine.
March 24, 2009 - British Undersecretary Awards HS1 Top Prize for Planning
British Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Communities and Local Government awarded Channel Tunnel Rail Link the Silver Jubilee Cup, top prize in planning, for High Speed 1.
March 3, 2009 - ABC Names Tim Horst Contractor of the Year
Tim Horst was named Contractor of the Year for his work on the Gulf Coast Workforce Development Initiative by Associated Builders and Contractors.
February 6, 2009 - Bechtel Senior Vice President Elected to U.S. National Academy of Engineering
The U.S. National Academy of Engineering elected Amos Avidan, a Bechtel senior vice president, to its membership.