Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Licence Renewal
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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a 20-year operating licence renewal for the 2.2 GW Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant located in San Luis Obispo, California. The licence renewal applies to Units 1 and 2 of the plant, operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The plant uses four-loop Westinghouse pressurized water reactors and provides about 8% of California's electricit
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Enerdata
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a 20-year operating licence renewal for the 2.2 GW Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant located in San Luis Obispo, California. The licence renewal applies to Units 1 and 2 of the plant, operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The plant uses four-loop Westinghouse pressurized water reactors and provides about 8% of California's electricity. Although the licence is extended for 20 years, operations can only continue until 2030 due to local legislation. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | San Luis Obispo |
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Source | Enerdata |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-11 |
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