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South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

(OP)
  Posted 21 June 2006 06:42 AM  
Sorry for the off-topic post, but this is big news around this neck of the woods. Thought you guys might be interested.

High fossil fuel prices aren't a good thing but are a boost for the nuke industry.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060621/20060621005353.html?.v=1

On June 19, 2006, NRG filed a letter of intent with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to construct 2,700 MW of nuclear power at the existing South Texas Project (STP) nuclear facility..

....STP Units 3 & 4

Construction of Units 3 and 4 is expected to cost $5.2 billion, creating approximately 3,000 construction jobs per unit during the peak construction period and an additional 500 new operating staff positions per unit. Our development plan for each of the new nuclear units is expected to create over $9.2 billion of economic activity for the State and result in 5,600 new permanent jobs statewide.(2)

NRG will proceed with permitting and development of new nuclear power generation at STP based on ABWR nuclear power plant technology, which is proven in design and construction and has a track record of reliable and safe operation. NRG filed its letter of intent to submit an application with the Nuclear Regulation Commission on June 19, 2006 to construct two new ABWR units at STP. The ABWR technology is the most advanced nuclear technology in operation in the world today with a history of on time, on budget construction in Japan. The General Electric Company's ABWR design has been certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. It is NRG's intent to work with GE and Hitachi,(which has been involved in developing and constructing four ABWR plants in operation in Japan) as well as GE's other international team of suppliers with experience in successfully constructing ABWR nuclear power plants.

"Nuclear power is an important part of the continued development of our baseload fleet in Texas,." said Steven Winn, NRG's Executive Vice President and President, Texas Region. "We recognize the need for new, low-cost generation and we recognize the importance of reducing the emissions profile of power generators within the growing ERCOT market."

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RE: South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

Thanks for the info electricpete.  I agree it's big news.  I'm not sure how many "letters of intent" NRC has now, but it is definitely upwards of 20.  I admit I'm eagerly awaiting the next step, where someone actually applies for a construction/operating license and the nuclear industry truly breaks ground on it renaissance.

Patricia Lougheed

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RE: South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

(OP)
Does anyone know if there is a summary of plants that are being considered.

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RE: South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

not to be a naysayer but I'll try to contain myself until all the permits are granted and public reviews have been completed.  I remember all the time/cost crapola that went on with Niagara-Mohawk Nine Mile 2.
Regards,
RLS

RE: South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

I don't have a list, but there is rumors of a nuclear power plant proposed for northern Alberta, Canada.

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Albert Einstein
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RE: South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

Just saw this.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13501780/

Hmmm. Nuclear power plant in Houston. Isn't that in the typical path of most hurricanes?

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Nuke plants are engineered and built for worst-case extreme weather events.  I would be more concerned about the petrochem plants myself.

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RE: South Texas Project Units 3 and 4 announced

Well, now that NRG has announced, I no longer hold the belief that Entergy will build the first Nuc plant at the Grand Gulf site.

The new NRG seems to have its act together.  No wonder Mirant wanted to buy them.

rmw

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