Unit B Biblis nuclear power plant
© Kuebi, AKW Biblis 05, cropped by BMU, CC BY-SA 3.0
Summary
Unit B Biblis nuclear power plant in Hesse is operated by RWE Nuclear GmbH. Commercial operation began in 1977. 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
| Standort | Biblis |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3 May 1971 |
|---|---|
| Start of construction | Following first partial licence of 6 April 1972 |
| First criticality | 25 March 1976 |
| First grid synchronisation | 25 April 1976 |
| Start of commercial operation | 31 January 1977 |
| 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 |