New Steam Generators Help Extend Operation of Surry Nuclear Power Plant

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 15:21:35 +0000

Dominion Energy will replace the steam generators at its Surry Nuclear Power Station in Virginia. The project further supports the company’s Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) program to extend the long-term […]

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NRC Issues First Subsequent License Renewals, Extends Nuclear Reactor Life to 80 Years

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:17:57 +0000

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Marking a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear power sector, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has for the first time issued license renewals that authorize nuclear reactor operation beyond 60 years and up to 80 years.  The regulatory body on Dec. 5 issued subsequent license renewals (SLRs) for Units 3 and 4 at Florida Power […]

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Dominion Files to Extend Operations at Surry Nuclear Plant to 80 Years

Dominion Energy has filed an application to extend the operating licenses for two 45-year-old nuclear reactors at the Surry Power Station through 2052 and 2053—when they will be 80 years old.  Surry’s Unit 1 and 2, located near Newport News, Virginia, are three-loop Westinghouse pressurized water reactors (PWRs) that began operation in December 1972 and […]

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