Vistra Receives Approval to Operate Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant Through 2053
- crosswindcommunicati
- Jul 29, 2024
- 1 min read
NRC issues 20-year license renewal to the 2,400-megawatt nuclear plant, ensuring continued reliable, baseload generation of zero-carbon electricity
IRVING, Texas, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved its request to extend the operation of Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant through 2053, an additional 20 years beyond its original licenses. The company submitted its application for license renewal with the NRC in October 2022.
"With demand for electricity growing at a rapid pace, reliable sources of power, like Comanche Peak, are going to be absolutely essential to meeting that need," said Jim Burke, president and chief executive officer of Vistra. "Importantly, this demand growth is happening at the same time as the country is transitioning to cleaner energy sources and many fossil plants are retiring. Electricity is one of the most basic building blocks of the economy, and extending the operation of our nuclear fleet provides decades of support for both existing and growing sectors."
"We take pride in the part we play every day in powering the grid with carbon-free energy. Our dedicated Comanche Peak team operates the plant safely and at a high level of performance, and I'm proud that this record of excellence has paved the way to securing another 20 years of operation," said Ken Peters, chief nuclear officer of Vistra. "I want to acknowledge the tremendous work by the team who facilitated one of the most efficient license renewal efforts with the NRC."
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