Waterford nuclear power plant
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Waterford nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Waterford nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Operating[1] | 1985[1] | 1250 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | CE 2LP (DRYAMB)[1] | Entergy Louisiana INC [100%][1] | Entergy Nuclear Operations INC[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Waterford nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | November 14, 1974[1] | March 4, 1985[1] | March 18, 1985[1] | September 24, 1985[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Waterford nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1168 MW[1] | 1104 MW[1] | 3716 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Waterford nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States[2] | 29.9953, -90.4716 (exact) |
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Additional data
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References
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