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Obrigheim nuclear power plant
Summary
Obrigheim nuclear power plant in Baden-Württemberg, since 2008 in the phase of dismantling, is operated by ENBW Kernkraft GmbH. Commercial operation began on 1 April 1969. The plant was shut down on 11 May 2005. The first licence for decommissioning and dismantling was granted according to section 7 (3) AtG on 28 August 2008.
Details
General information
| Site | Obrigheim |
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| Federal state | Baden-Württemberg |
| Type (construction line) | Pressurised water reactor |
| Current operator | EnBW Kernkraft GmbH |
| Manufacturer | Siemens-Schuckert AG |
| Owner | EnBW AG |
Operational data
| Application date | 16 July 1964 |
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| Start of construction | 15 March 1965 |
| First criticality | 22 September 1968 |
| First grid synchronisation | 29 October 1968 |
| Start of commercial operation | 1 April 1969 |
| Shutdown date | 11 May 2005 |
| First decommissioning and dismantling licence | 28 August 2008 |
Technical data
| Thermal reactor power | 1,050 MW |
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| Gross electric capacity | 357 MW |
| Net electric capacity | 340 MW |
| All fuel removed from plant | yes |