Shippingport nuclear power plant
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Shippingport nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Shippingport nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1958[1] | 1982[1] | 68 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | PLWBR[1] | Department Of Energy And Duquesne Light Co [100%][1] | Department Of Energy And Duquesne Light[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Shippingport nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1954[1] | January 1, 1957[1] | December 2, 1957[1] | May 26, 1958[1] | October 1, 1982[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Shippingport nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 60 MW[1] | 60 MW[1] | 236 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Shippingport nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States[2] | 40.6211, -80.4353 (exact) |
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Additional data
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References
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