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Duke Energy Nuclear Reactor Projects

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States

Source: BladenOnline.com

Project
Failed/Cancelled

Duke Energy has a history of expensive canceled nuclear projects, having canceled or closed early 19 nuclear reactor projects since the 1970s, costing at least $8.9 billion. The company proposed two small modular reactor nuclear facilities, with $440 million approved in early development costs, but these projects face criticism due to risks and immature technology.

Status
Failed/cancelled
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
BladenOnline.com

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The project “Duke Energy Nuclear Reactor Projects” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from BladenOnline.com.

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Duke Energy has a history of expensive canceled nuclear projects, having canceled or closed early 19 nuclear reactor projects since the 1970s, costing at least $8.9 billion. The company proposed two small modular reactor nuclear facilities, with $440 million approved in early development costs, but these projects face criticism due to risks and immature technology.

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Energy

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Location

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United States of America (USA)

State

North Carolina

City

Durham

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BladenOnline.com

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Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear

Article published date

2025-05-25

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