Unit A Biblis nuclear power plant
© Kuebi, AKW Biblis 05, cropped by BMU, CC BY-SA 3.0
Summary
Unit A Biblis nuclear power plant in Hesse is operated by RWE Nuclear GmbH. Commercial operation began in 1975. Authorisation for power operation in accordance with the German Atomic Energy Act (AtG) expired on 6 August 2011. The first licence for decommissioning and dismantling was granted according to section 7 (3) AtG on 30 March 2017.
Details
General information
| Site | Biblis |
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| Federal state | Hesse |
| Type (construction line) | Pressurised water reactor |
| Current operator | RWE Nuclear GmbH |
| Manufacturer | Siemens, KWU, Hochtief |
| Owner | RWE Nuclear GmbH |
Operational data
| Application date | 12 June 1968 |
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| Start of construction | Following first partial licence of 31 July 1970 |
| First criticality | 16 July 1974 |
| First grid synchronisation | 25 August 1974 |
| Start of commercial operation | 26 February 1975 |
| Shutdown date | 18 March 2011 |
| Expiry of authorisation for power operation in accordance with the German Atomic Energy Act (AtG) | 6 August 2011 |
| First decommissioning and dismantling licence | 30 March 2017 |