License renewed for Surry Nuclear Power Station, USA

• 2 years ago (2021-05-05)
• David Flin

North America 996 Nuclear 639

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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved an application from Dominion Energy to renew the 2 units of the 1676 MW Surry Power Station in Virginia.

Dan Stoddard, Chief Nuclear Officer at Dominion Energy, said: “Extending Surry’s operations is critical to Dominion Energy meeting the Virginia Clean Economy Act’s requirements for zero-carbon electricity by 2045. It also positions Virginia for continued economic growth and will help it remain a leader in the production of clean energy in the mid-Atlantic and South.”

Under the terms of the current licences, the two units at Surry can continue to operate until 2032 and 2033 respectively. With this renewal, they will be able to operate until 2052 and 2053 respectively.

A similar application has been filed to renew the licences for the two units at Dominion’s North Anna nuclear power station.