Vogtle 4 is a 1,250MW nuclear reactor planned in Georgia, the US. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the nuclear reactor is currently at the under construction stage. The construction on the reactor is likely to commence in Nov, 2013. The plant proponent is expected to achieve the first power from the reactor in 2024. Subsequent to the trial runs, the reactor is expected to enter into commercial operation in Mar, 2024. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Vogtle 4 is a Generation III+ nuclear reactor being developed by Bechtel, The Shaw Group and Westinghouse Electric, are the main contractors for the project.
The 1,250MW reactor will be operated by Southern Nuclear Operating. Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power, MEAG Power and Dalton Utilities are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 45.7%, 30%, 22.7% and 1.6% respectively.
Vogtle 4 is a type of PWR reactor. It will feature 157 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
Development status
The reactor construction is expected to commence from Nov, 2013. Subsequent to that it will enter commercial operation by Mar, 2024.
Contractors involved
GE Power will be the steam turbine supplier for the nuclear reactor. The company is expected to provide 1 steam turbine for the project. Westinghouse Electric is expected to be the architect engineer for the reactor. The reactor system is likely to be supplied by Westinghouse Electric. The reactor vessel is expected to be supplied by Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction. The material used for the construction of the vessel will be Carbon Steel. The civil works will be carried out by Bechtel, Fluor Corp and Southern Company Services.
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About Bechtel
Bechtel Corp (Bechtel) is a provider of engineering, construction, and project management services. Its major services include construction, master planning, tunneling, finance, engineering, procurement, sustainability solutions and feasibility studies. Bechtel also carries out project and program management, testing and commissioning, startup and operations, technology licensing and consulting and financing and equity investments. It provides these services to energy, transportation, infrastructure, communications, mining and metals, oil and gas, chemicals, water, defense and nuclear, and government customers. The company operates through its subsidiaries and regional offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Bechtel is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the US.
About The Shaw Group
Shaw Group (or the company) is a vertically integrated provider of engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, technology, pipe fabrication and consulting services to the energy and chemical industries. The company primarily operates in the US. It is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and employs approximately 27,000 people, including part-time and temporary workers.rnThe company recorded revenues of $5,937.7 million during the financial year ended August 2011 (FY2011), a decrease of 15% compared to FY2010. The operating loss of the company was $125.3 million in FY2011, compared to operating profit of $281.2 million in FY2010. The net loss was $175 million in FY2011, compared to a net profit of $82 million in FY2010.rn
About Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse Electric Co LLC (Westinghouse) a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, is a nuclear energy company. It offers nuclear plant products, technologies, nuclear fuel, plant design and related services to utilities across the world. The company carries out development, licensing, detailed engineering, project management, component manufacturing and offers startup support for new nuclear plants. It provides a comprehensive range of nuclear fuel and operating plant products and services; and decontamination and decommissioning, and waste management services. It operates through regional offices in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Westinghouse is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, the US.
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