Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire: Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Areva's contract from Tennessee Valley Authority

Image via WikipediaAreva picks up contract for Alabama nuclear plant project
The contract to begin engineering and development at a nuclear plant in Alabama has been awarded to Areva, a French nuclear engineering company, officials announced. The contract, awarded by the Tennessee Valley Authority, will affect Unit 1 of its Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, a project that was paused in 1988. The unit is expected to cost between $4.3 billion and $4.7 billion to be completed, though final approval is pending. CNBC/The Associated Press http://www.cnbc.com/id/39539159

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

TVA unveils plan to boost nuclear capacity to about 45%

The Huntsville TimesTVA's Bellefonte Nuclear Plant near Scottsboro
TVA unveils plan to boost nuclear capacity to about 45%
The Tennessee Valley Authority is planning a 10-year expansion of its Bellefonte nuclear plant in Alabama that would boost the company's nuclear-generated electricity share to about 45% from the current 20% to 25%. It would also shrink coal-generated power from 60% to less than 50%, according to TVA Chief Operating Officer Bill McCollum. The TVA's nuclear plans could mean an additional 30% output at the Browns Ferry plant in Athens, Ala., and revival of the partially finished Bellefonte station in Alabama's Jackson County. The Huntsville Times (Ala.) (9/4)