Chooz nuclear power plant
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Other names: Ardennes (Phase A)
Chooz nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Ardennes, Grand-Est, France.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Chooz nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Retired[1] | 1967[1] | 1991[1] | 320 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | CHOOZ-A[1] | Electricité de France SA [100%] (Électricité de France)[1] | Societe D'Energie Nucleaire Franco-Belge Des Ardennes[1] |
| B-1 | Operating[2] | 2000[2] | – | 1560 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | N4 REP 1450[2] | Electricité de France SA [100%] (Électricité de France)[2] | Electricité de France (Électricité de France)[2] |
| B-2 | Operating[3] | 2000[3] | – | 1560 MW[3] | Pressurized water reactor[3] | N4 REP 1450[3] | Electricité de France SA [100%] (Électricité de France)[3] | Electricité de France (Électricité de France)[3] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Chooz nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | January 1, 1962[1] | October 18, 1966[1] | April 3, 1967[1] | April 15, 1967[1] | October 30, 1991[1] |
| B-1 | January 1, 1984[2] | July 25, 1996[2] | August 30, 1996[2] | May 15, 2000[2] | – |
| B-2 | December 31, 1985[3] | March 10, 1997[3] | April 10, 1997[3] | September 29, 2000[3] | – |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Chooz nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 305 MW[1] | 280 MW[1] | 1040 MWt[1] |
| B-1 | 1500 MW[2] | 1455 MW[2] | 4270 MWt[2] |
| B-2 | 1500 MW[3] | 1455 MW[3] | 4270 MWt[3] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Chooz nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Ardennes, Grand-Est, France[4] | 50.0901, 4.7872 (exact) |
| B-1 | Ardennes, Grand-Est, France[4] | 50.0901, 4.7872 (exact) |
| B-2 | Ardennes, Grand-Est, France[4] | 50.0901, 4.7872 (exact) |
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References
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