Hanhikivi 1 is a 1,250MW nuclear reactor planned in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the nuclear reactor is currently at the permitting stage. The construction on the reactor is likely to commence in 2024. The plant proponent is expected to achieve the first power from the reactor in 2029 and is planned for commissioning in the same year. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Hanhikivi 1 is a Generation III+ nuclear reactor being developed by JSC Concern Titan-2, the main contractor for the project.
The 1,250MW reactor is currently owned and will be operated by Fennovoima. The company has a stake of 100%.
Hanhikivi 1 is a type of PWR reactor. It will feature 163 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
The material used for the construction of the vessel will be Steel 15H2NMFA.
Development status
The reactor construction is expected to commence from 2024. Subsequent to that it will enter commercial operation by 2029.
Contractors involved
GE Power will be the steam turbine supplier for the nuclear reactor. Atomproekt is expected to be the architect engineer for the reactor. The civil works will be carried out by JSC Concern Titan-2.
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