The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has renewed Ontario Power Generation’s existing site preparation licence for a new nuclear project at Darlington – allowing OPG to do work aimed at preparing the site for construction of a potential future small modular reactor.
Ken Hartwick, OPG’s president and chief executive officer, said in a statement that an SMR could be in place in time to help meet future energy demand. “We are pleased to receive CNSC approval to take the next steps in this direction.”
He said the 10-year licence renewal allows OPG to do work aimed at preparing the site for construction of an SMR including excavation and grading, installation of services and utilities for future buildings, and construction of service buildings.
Ken Hartwick, OPG’s president and chief executive officer, said in a statement that an SMR could be in place in time to help meet future energy demand. “We are pleased to receive CNSC approval to take the next steps in this direction.”
He said the 10-year licence renewal allows OPG to do work aimed at preparing the site for construction of an SMR including excavation and grading, installation of services and utilities for future buildings, and construction of service buildings.
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