The Ontario government has approved the 'Project Definition Phase' for refurbishing the 'B' units of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. This phase will involve early engineering and procurement work, paving the way for the Retube Feeder and Boiler Replacement Program. The refurbishment, projected to be completed by the mid-2030s, will extend the station's lifespan and provide more than 2,000 megawatts of electricity, enough to power two million homes. The project is estimated to create over 2,400 jobs and bolster Ontario's energy security.
The next phase into refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station has now been approved by Queen’s Park.
‘Project Definition Phase,’ is the plan to refurbish the station’s “B” units in order to secure more power.“The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station has powered cities and towns across Ontario with affordable, reliable and zero-emissions electricity for more than fifty years, supporting thousands of jobs in the process,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification.
The province gave the go-ahead to OPG to sign a $2.1-billion contract with CanAtom for “early engineering and procurement to prepare for the execution of the Retube Feeder and Boiler Replacement Program,” which they say will create more than 2,400 jobs. The refurbishment is currently scheduled to be completed by the mid-2030s and once complete will produce more than 2,000 megawatts of electricity, enough to power two-million homes.So far, the province has invested $6.2-billion into the project.
“Refurbishing the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s ‘B’ units is a critical step toward securing affordable, reliable and clean energy for Ontario’s growing electricity needs while creating more good paying jobs,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge.
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