Vistra Looks to Extend Operation of Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant
October 03 2022 - 1:51PM
Dow Jones News
By Chris Wack
Vistra Corp. said Monday that it is seeking to extend the
operation of Luminant's Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant through
2053, an additional 20 years beyond its original licenses.
The company said it has officially submitted its application for
license renewal with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
"Comanche Peak is one of the lowest-cost and highest-performing
nuclear power plants in the country and is a large, dispatchable
source of carbon-free electricity," said Jim Burke, president and
chief executive of Vistra. "Renewing the licenses of this plant is
critical for grid reliability and our environment and is a benefit
to the economy, the local community and our company."
The two-unit nuclear plant has a capacity of 2,400 megawatts,
enough to power about 1.2 million Texas homes in normal conditions
and 480,000 homes in periods of peak demand.
Comanche Peak is operated by more than 600 employees and more
than 200 permanent contractors.
The current licenses for units 1 and 2 extend through 2030 and
2033, respectively. The company is applying to renew the licenses
through 2050 and 2053, respectively.
Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com
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