Milestones for New Reactors at Vogtle Construction Site in Georgia

Nuclear Power Industry

Date posted: 10/10/17

WNN reports that project management and control at the site transitioned to Southern Nuclear after a services agreement between Westinghouse and Vogtle's co-owners became effective on 27 July and, in August, Georgia Power contracted with Bechtel to manage daily construction efforts under the direction of Southern Nuclear. U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced on 29 September further support of up to $3.7 billion in loan guarantees to the owners of the Vogtle project, to which the U.S.Department of Energy has already guaranteed $8.3 billion in loans. Vogtle unit 3 is expected to start commercial operation in November 2021 and unit 4 in November 2022.