New Nuclear in New Brunswick
New Brunswick is exploring the development of new nuclear generation at the licensed Point Lepreau site to support future provincial and regional electricity needs. The project is in initial design and site preparation and could add up to 1,500 MW of generation capacity.
Province or territory: New Brunswick · Source-described stage: Initial project design and site preparation · Source location: New Brunswick — regional placement
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New Brunswick is exploring the development of new nuclear generation at the licensed Point Lepreau site to support future provincial and regional electricity needs. The project is in initial design and site preparation and could add up to 1,500 MW of generation capacity. Source-described stage: Initial project design and site preparation. Location: New Brunswick — regional placement.
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