Oconee nuclear power plant
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Oconee nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Oconee nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[1] | 1973[1] | 891 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | B&W LLP (DRYAMB)[1] | Duke Energy Corp [100%][1] | Duke Energy[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 1974[2] | 891 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | B&W LLP (DRYAMB)[2] | Duke Energy Corp [100%][2] | Duke Energy[2] |
| 3 | Operating[3] | 1974[3] | 900 MW[3] | Pressurized water reactor[3] | B&W LLP (DRYAMB)[3] | Duke Energy Corp [100%][3] | Duke Energy[3] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Oconee nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 6, 1967[1] | April 19, 1973[1] | May 6, 1973[1] | July 15, 1973[1] |
| 2 | November 6, 1967[2] | November 11, 1973[2] | December 5, 1973[2] | September 9, 1974[2] |
| 3 | November 6, 1967[3] | September 5, 1974[3] | September 18, 1974[3] | December 16, 1974[3] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Oconee nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 847 MW[1] | 887 MW[1] | 2568 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 848 MW[2] | 887 MW[2] | 2568 MWt[2] |
| 3 | 859 MW[3] | 887 MW[3] | 2568 MWt[3] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Oconee nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oconee County, South Carolina, United States[4] | 34.7939, -82.8986 (exact) |
| 2 | Oconee County, South Carolina, United States[4] | 34.7939, -82.8986 (exact) |
| 3 | Oconee County, South Carolina, United States[4] | 34.7939, -82.8986 (exact) |
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References
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