Doel nuclear power plant
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Doel nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, Belgium.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Doel nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[1] | 1975[1] | – | 454 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | WH 2LP[1] | Indivision Doel[1] | Engie Electrabel; EDF Belgium; EDF Luminus[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 1975[2] | – | 454 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | WH 2LP[2] | Indivision Doel[2] | Engie Electrabel; EDF Belgium; EDF Luminus[2] |
| 3 | Retired[3] | 1982[3] | 2022[3] | 1056 MW[3] | Pressurized water reactor[3] | WH 3LP[3] | Societes Reunies D'Energie Du Bassin De L'Escaut SA[3] | Engie Electrabel; EDF Belgium; EDF Luminus[3] |
| 4 | Operating[4] | 1985[4] | – | 1090 MW[4] | Pressurized water reactor[4] | WH 3LP[4] | Societes Reunies D'Energie Du Bassin De L'Escaut SA[4] | Engie Electrabel; EDF Belgium; EDF Luminus[4] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Doel nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1, 1969[1] | July 18, 1974[1] | August 28, 1974[1] | February 15, 1975[1] | – |
| 2 | September 1, 1971[2] | August 4, 1975[2] | August 21, 1975[2] | December 1, 1975[2] | – |
| 3 | January 1, 1975[3] | June 14, 1982[3] | June 23, 1982[3] | October 1, 1982[3] | September 23, 2022[3] |
| 4 | December 1, 1978[4] | March 31, 1985[4] | April 8, 1985[4] | July 1, 1985[4] | – |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Doel nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 445 MW[1] | 392 MW[1] | 1311 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 445 MW[2] | 445 MW[2] | 1311 MWt[2] |
| 3 | 1006 MW[3] | 890 MW[3] | 3054 MWt[3] |
| 4 | 1038 MW[4] | 1000 MW[4] | 2988 MWt[4] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Doel nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, Belgium[5] | 51.3254, 4.2597 (exact)[5] |
| 2 | Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, Belgium[5] | 51.3254, 4.2597 (exact)[5] |
| 3 | Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, Belgium[5] | 51.3254, 4.2597 (exact)[5] |
| 4 | Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, Belgium[5] | 51.3254, 4.2597 (exact)[5] |
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Additional data
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References
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