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Today, OPG and the provincial government announced plans to build our first commercial SMR at Darlington, which will be at the Darlington B site, which OPG has been maintaining an EA for in hopes that a government that was more keen on nuclear would gain power, which has been the case.
Coinciding with this announcement was a slightly more vague proclamation from Bruce Power that hinted at revisiting the idea of Bruce C, which would also be developed with SMR's, and it sounds like their design of choice is the Terrestrial MSR.
Bruce Power announcement:
OPG Announcement:
Exciting times!
Also, Darlington Unit 1 continues its record run. It's about a month and a half away from breaking the all-time world record for any thermal generating unit of 1,073 days.
Coinciding with this announcement was a slightly more vague proclamation from Bruce Power that hinted at revisiting the idea of Bruce C, which would also be developed with SMR's, and it sounds like their design of choice is the Terrestrial MSR.
Bruce Power announcement:
OPG Announcement:
Darlington new nuclear | OPG
The Darlington site is the only location in Canada licenced for new nuclear with a completed and accepted Environmental Assessment.
www.opg.com
OPG said:On Nov. 13, 2020, OPG announced resumption of planning activities for Darlington New Nuclear, with the goal of hosting a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) as early as 2028.
What happens next?
OPG’s Darlington Nuclear station is already an important part of Ontario’s clean energy future – the station provides close to 20 per cent of Ontario’s electricity, and the Darlington Refurbishment Projectwill ensure this world-class generator continues to provide reliable power for decades to come.
OPG currently holds a Site Preparation Licence, granted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). To construct and operate a new reactor, further approvals, including additional CNSC licences, would be required. These licences must be obtained through an extensive regulatory process, which would include the opportunity for public input and a public hearing.
One of OPG’s current priorities is the successful renewal of the Site Preparation Licence, which was granted in 2012 and will expire in 2022. Our application will be considered by the CNSC at a public hearing in June 2021. OPG will continue Indigenous and public outreach and communications in support of the licence renewal hearing and other project information as it becomes available.
What technology will be built?
No decision on technology has been made yet; however, OPG has begun work aimed at identifying potential options. In October, OPG announced advancement of engineering and design work with three grid-scale SMR developers: GE Hitachi, Terrestrial Energy and X-energy.
Work with the three developers continues and will help inform OPG on potential options for future deployment. While OPG is now working with the three developers, a technology partner has not been selected. OPG continues to be open to potential opportunities, including from other developers, in particular if they offer a strong business case that can meet our considerations and requirements for a future project.
Exciting times!
Also, Darlington Unit 1 continues its record run. It's about a month and a half away from breaking the all-time world record for any thermal generating unit of 1,073 days.