Blayais nuclear power plant
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Blayais nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Blayais nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[1] | 1981[1] | 951 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | CP1[1] | Electricité De France (EDF)[1] | Electricité De France (EDF)[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 1983[2] | 951 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | CP1[2] | Electricité De France (EDF)[2] | Electricité De France (EDF)[2] |
| 3 | Operating[3] | 1983[3] | 951 MW[3] | Pressurized water reactor[3] | CP1[3] | Electricité De France (EDF)[3] | Electricité De France (EDF)[3] |
| 4 | Operating[4] | 1983[4] | 951 MW[4] | Pressurized water reactor[4] | CP1[4] | Electricité De France (EDF)[4] | Electricité De France (EDF)[4] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Blayais nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 1, 1977[1] | May 20, 1981[1] | June 12, 1981[1] | December 1, 1981[1] |
| 2 | January 1, 1977[2] | June 28, 1982[2] | July 17, 1982[2] | February 1, 1983[2] |
| 3 | April 1, 1978[3] | July 29, 1983[3] | August 17, 1983[3] | November 14, 1983[3] |
| 4 | April 1, 1978[4] | May 1, 1983[4] | May 16, 1983[4] | October 1, 1983[4] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Blayais nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 910 MW[1] | 910 MW[1] | 2785 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 910 MW[2] | 910 MW[2] | 2785 MWt[2] |
| 3 | 910 MW[3] | 910 MW[3] | 2785 MWt[3] |
| 4 | 910 MW[4] | 910 MW[4] | 2785 MWt[4] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Blayais nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France[5] | 45.256, -0.6932 (exact)[5] |
| 2 | Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France[5] | 45.256, -0.6932 (exact)[5] |
| 3 | Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France[5] | 45.256, -0.6932 (exact)[5] |
| 4 | Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France[5] | 45.256, -0.6932 (exact)[5] |
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Additional data
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References
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