Hydro-Québec Considers Nuclear Power as an Option for Meeting Energy Needs

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Quebec power utility studies possible reopening of Gentilly-2 nuclear reactor

But the utility says it would be “irresponsible” to exclude nuclear power as an option for meeting the growing energy needs of the province, adding that it is studying the current state of the facility.

Hydro-Québec says the utility’s new president and CEO, Michael Sabia, has affirmed his openness to different options for generating power in light of the strong demand. Gentilly-2 opened in 1983, operating with a CANDU reactor designed to produce up to 675 megawatts of electricity.

 

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