Duke Oconee nuclear plant licensed to run into 2050s - ExchangeMonitor

Duke Oconee nuclear plant licensed to run into 2050s - ExchangeMonitor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the license renewal for Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station that will extend its operations for up to an additional 20 years. Oconee, located near Seneca, S.C., is Duke Energy’s largest nuclear plant with a generating capacity of 2,554 megawatts. It has three units, Unit 1 commissioned in 1973 and Unit 2 and Unit 3 were commissioned in 1974. All three are being renewed to operate until 2053 and 205…