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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
BWXT Announces Leadership Changes
BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today the appointment of Kevin M. McCoy as the company's chief nuclear officer. In this role, McCoy will support the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy to accelerate the pace of Columbia and Virginia Class submarine production programs for the U.S. Navy. Since 2022, McCoy has served as president of BWXT's Government Operations segment where he was responsible for overseeing BWXT's Nuclear Operations and Technical Services Groups and its subsidiary Advanced Technologies, LLC. McCoy has over 40 years of leadership experience in shipyard operations, nuclear industrial operations and senior engineering positions in the U.S. Navy and private sector. He served as chief engineer of the U.S. Navy from 2005 to 2008 and as commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) from 2008 to 2013. He retired with the rank of Vice Admiral. Before joining BWXT, McCoy served as president of Irving Shipbuilding Inc. in Nova Scotia, Canada, from 2013 to 2021. With extensive shipbuilding and ship repair related experience, McCoy's accomplishments include the design, procurement, construction oversight, maintenance, modernization and engineering support of the U.S. Navy's fleet of submarines, surface ships, aircraft carriers and weapon systems. He served in leadership positions in five of the U.S. Navy's nuclear shipyards and commanded the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from 2001 to 2004. 'Kevin McCoy has been a tremendously successful leader at BWXT and throughout his career,' said Rex Geveden, BWXT president and chief executive officer. 'His commitment to our Navy and the nation is inspirational, and we are proud to be partnering with the U.S. Navy on this critical endeavor.' With McCoy's new role, BWXT is also making the following leadership announcements: Joseph K. Miller succeeds McCoy as president of Government Operations. Since 2021, Miller has served as president of BWXT Advanced Technologies. Under Miller's leadership, Advanced Technologies achieved 10x growth in program content and successfully contracted two federally funded first-of-a-kind prototype programs for advanced nuclear microreactors. Miller joined BWXT in 2011 as an engineer working on advanced commercial energy solutions, had advanced into managerial roles by 2013, became the program manager for advanced nuclear applications in 2017, and general manager of Advanced Technologies in 2020. Before joining BWXT, he was a mechanical test engineer for new construction of Virginia-class submarines at Newport News Shipbuilding and a semiconductor equipment engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Miller began his career serving in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Norfolk (SSN 714). Miller holds a master's degree in radiation health physics from Oregon State University and a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Thomas Edison State College. He serves on the Central Virginia Community College Educational Foundation Board, the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization Ltd. Board and the Oregon State University Nuclear Science and Engineering Advisory Board. 'Under Joe's leadership, BWXT Advanced Technologies has transformed initial concepts into real hardware, advancing not only the company, but nuclear power and propulsion capabilities across the nation,' said Geveden. 'He will bring his leadership and enthusiasm to Government Operations, focusing on safely delivering critical systems to our national security customers, and building further success on the strong foundation laid by Kevin McCoy and the Government Operations team.' Katherine (Kate) Haggerty Kelly succeeds Miller as president of BWXT Advanced Technologies. Kelly has been the director for space and emerging programs of Advanced Technologies since 2022, leading the strategy and execution of the space and advanced manufacturing portfolio. Before her current position, Kelly was the advanced nuclear systems program manager, focused on developing nuclear projects to promote the company's R&D interests in advanced manufacturing and nuclear thermal propulsion technologies. She also held project management, quality control and operational excellence positions within BWXT's Nuclear Operations Group in Lynchburg, Virginia. She joined the company in 2012 as a system design engineer on a small modular reactor program. Kelly received the Women in Aerospace Initiative-Inspiration-Impact Award for her contributions to the space nuclear industry and her advocacy for promoting people in aerospace. She earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and has Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional ® certifications. 'Kate Kelly is a rising star at BWXT,' said Joseph Miller, president of Government Operations. 'Her engineering expertise, program management skills and innate leadership capabilities will bring much continued success.' About BWXT
Observer
03-06-2025
- Business
- Observer
Insights for developing sustainable data centres in Oman
As artificial intelligence becomes central to modern economies, the global surge in high-performance data centres is driving significant increases in electricity consumption and carbon emissions. These digital facilities underpin technological progress but are among the fastest-growing energy consumers globally. With data centres accounting for 2 to 3% of global electricity use, and this figure is expected to climb with the expansion of AI applications, digital twins, and large language models, the need for sustainable infrastructure is more urgent than ever. Oman, with its strategic location in the GCC and abundant renewable energy potential, is well-placed to lead this sustainable digital revolution. Oman Vision 2040 outlines Oman's road map toward a diversified and knowledge-based economy. With vast potential in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, combined with its advancing hydrogen economy, CCUS (carbon capture, utilisation, and storage) initiatives, and LNG infrastructure, Oman can become a leader in sustainable digital transformation. The country can capitalise on its clean energy ecosystem to host AI infrastructure that is not only energy-efficient but also climate-aligned. Recent efforts by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT), including the establishment of the National Centre for Space, Advanced Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence, reflect a growing commitment to integrate AI across key sectors. Energy is a priority, and integrating AI with energy systems will be essential to ensure efficient, resilient, and scalable data infrastructure. In particular, AI-optimised energy management systems and predictive cooling models can minimise operational costs and reduce carbon emissions. From a technical standpoint, Oman must invest in sustainable thermal management technologies suitable for its arid climate. Innovations such as liquid immersion cooling, thermal energy storage systems, and advanced hybrid air-liquid systems should be piloted. These technologies not only reduce energy consumption but also enhance system reliability under high ambient temperatures. Coupling these with renewable-powered microgrids and smart grid integration can improve grid stability and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Additionally, research into AI-enabled fault prediction, load balancing, and real-time optimisation of cooling and power systems is crucial for operational efficiency. Strategically, a national R&D lab hosted at Sultan Qaboos University, supported by MoTCIT, industrial zones like Sohar and Duqm, and international technology partners, could serve as a testbed for future-ready data centre solutions. Such a lab would facilitate applied research, prototype demonstration, and the development of localised cooling and hydrogen-based power systems. This initiative would enhance in-country value (ICV), promote workforce development, and support capacity building in AI-energy convergence. Oman must view sustainable data centres as essential to its digital future and climate leadership. Beyond meeting regional digital demand, these centres can become engines for innovation, clean technology commercialisation, and economic diversification. By investing in targeted R&D, smart infrastructure, and public-private collaborations, Oman can position itself as a regional hub for clean energy-powered digital ecosystems aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and global net-zero targets.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Technical director Eggington to leave Racing Bulls
Jody Eggington is to leave his position as technical director of Red Bull's second team Racing Bulls at the end of this 51-year-old Briton is to become engineering director of Red Bull's Advanced Technologies division, external. His role at Racing Bulls will be covered between chief technical officer Tim Goss and deputy technical directors Guillaume Cattelani and Andrea said: "After almost 20 years of focusing solely on Formula 1, I feel it's time for a change."I will have a great remit as engineering director of Red Bull Advanced Technologies and the company currently has an exciting list of projects."Goss, who joined Racing Bulls in January 2024, is a former technical director of McLaren.
