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| Bechtel selected by Xcel Energy for nuclear plant services Bechtel announced it has been selected by Xcel Energy to provide engineering, field engineering, and construction services at the utility's Monticello and Prairie Island nuclear generating plants in Minnesota. As part of a five-year contract, Bechtel will manage projects and provide project engineering and construction services. It will also have on-site engineering, construction, and project controls staff at each plant. The agreement is significant because it represents a shift in how plant services are provided. Typically, utilities rely on a mix of internal and external contractors to provide the services, as had been the practice of Xcel Energy. This agreement relies on a single provider. Bechtel's history with Xcel Energy dates back to the late 1960s, when Bechtel completed design and construction of the Monticello single-unit boiling water reactor plant. The involvement continued into the 1990s as we provided nuclear operating plant services at that facility. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |