Clinton and Dresden nuclear reactors granted 20-year licence extensions
The US nuclear regulator has extended the operating licences of three Illinois reactors by 20 years, strengthening Constellation’s long-term industrial outlook for the Clinton and Dresden sites.
| Countries | États-Unis |
|---|---|
| Companies | Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Constellation |
| Sector | Énergie Nucléaire, Fission |
| Theme | Développement de projets, Permis et autorisations |
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted licence extensions to three nuclear reactors located in Illinois, extending their operational life by an additional 20 years. Clinton unit 1, a 1,062 megawatt electric (MWe) boiling water reactor (BWR), is now licensed to operate until April 2047. Dresden units 2 and 3, also BWRs with capacities of 894 MWe and 879 MWe respectively, are authorised to operate until December 2049 and January 2051.
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