SaskPower: Planning for nuclear power
Current Status: Proposed nuclear facility
SaskPower is in a multi-year planning phase to support the development of nuclear power from a proposed small modular reactor (SMR) by the mid-2030s. It intends to make a commercial decision on whether to build the SMR by 2029 after seeking the necessary regulatory approvals.
SaskPower is evaluating 2 sites near Estavan, Saskatchewan for potential SMR deployment.
For more information, visit the facility website below.
Facility information
| Location | N/A |
|---|---|
| Licensee | SaskPower |
| Reactor type | Proposed GE Hitachi BWRX-300 |
| Number of units | TBD |
| Status | SaskPower has formally discussed the integrated impact assessment process with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. Documents will be posted on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry site if SaskPower proceeds. |
| Facility website | Planning for Nuclear Power (saskpower.com) |
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