Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant Reactor Shutdown
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Source: Power Engineering Magazine
The Gravelines nuclear power plant in France experienced automatic shutdowns of production units 2, 3, 4, and 6 due to a massive and unpredictable presence of jellyfish clogging the filter drums of the plant's pumping stations. The shutdowns were triggered by the plant's safety protection systems and had no impact on safety. EDF mobilized teams to diagnose and ensure safe restart of the units.
- Status
- Failure
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Gravelines, France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Power Engineering Magazine
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Original status | shutdown due to incident |
Taiyo status | Failure |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Gravelines nuclear power plant in France experienced automatic shutdowns of production units 2, 3, 4, and 6 due to a massive and unpredictable presence of jellyfish clogging the filter drums of the plant's pumping stations. The shutdowns were triggered by the plant's safety protection systems and had no impact on safety. EDF mobilized teams to diagnose and ensure safe restart of the units. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | France |
City | Gravelines |
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Source | Power Engineering Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-08-14 |
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