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Gentilly-1 Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning

Q: What is the latest status of the project “Gentilly-1 Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning”?

The status recorded for “Gentilly-1 Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning” is under construction.

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Bécancour, Quebec, Canada

Source: NB Media Co-op

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The decommissioning of Gentilly-1 nuclear power plant in Bécancour, Quebec, involves dismantling the plant and managing the resulting radioactive waste. The waste is planned to be transferred to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories at Chalk River, Ontario, for interim storage. This project sets a precedent for future nuclear decommissioning projects in Canada.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Road, Government
Location: Bécancour, Quebec, Canada
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: NB Media Co-op

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The project “Gentilly-1 Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from NB Media Co-op.

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Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The decommissioning of Gentilly-1 nuclear power plant in Bécancour, Quebec, involves dismantling the plant and managing the resulting radioactive waste. The waste is planned to be transferred to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories at Chalk River, Ontario, for interim storage. This project sets a precedent for future nuclear decommissioning projects in Canada.
Original sector	Energy

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Country	Canada
State	Quebec
City	Bécancour

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Source	NB Media Co-op
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Record type	Project
Sector	Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Road, Government
Article published date	2025-12-14

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