StocksMedium•11 November 2026•
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GE Vernova and Hitachi Engineering Delays Drive Up Darlington SMR Costs
Key Facts
1Ontario Power Generation (OPG) cited unfinished engineering by GE Vernova Hitachi as a primary factor for delays and cost increases at the Darlington SMR project.
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) cited unfinished engineering by GE Vernova Hitachi as a primary factor for delays and cost increases at the Darlington SMR project. Benzinga reported that the utility identified the incomplete engineering work as the cause for rising costs and schedule setbacks at the site.
GE Vernova (GEV) shares closed at $797.04 on November 10, 2026, while Hitachi (HTHIY) closed at $30.33 on the same date. These operational challenges reflect difficulties in completing the necessary engineering progression required for the high-profile nuclear energy project.