Point Lepreau nuclear power plant
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Point Lepreau nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Musquash Parish, New Brunswick, Canada.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Point Lepreau nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1983[1] | 705 MW[1] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[1] | CANDU 6[1] | New Brunswick Electric Power Commission[1] | New Brunswick Electric Power Commission[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Point Lepreau nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 1975[1] | July 25, 1982[1] | September 11, 1982[1] | February 1, 1983[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Point Lepreau nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 660 MW[1] | 660 MW[1] | 2180 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Point Lepreau nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Musquash Parish, New Brunswick, Canada[2] | 45.0686, -66.4543 (exact)[2] |
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