Impact of Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment on New Brunswick

Abstract

Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS), started commercial operation in 1983, has a gross output of 680 MWe, generates low-cost electricity and supplies 30% of the province’s electricity. Since commercial operation in 1983, the station has performed well. Technical and economic assessment recommended refurbishment between 2005 and 2011. Decision has been made to refurbish Point Lepreau, starting in April 2008, and will be completed by September 2009, with AECL as the general contractor. This paper describes the impact of PLNGS refurbishment on New Brunswick.