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NPPD Small Modular Reactor Site Selection

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Sutherland, Nebraska, United States

Source: KNOP News 2

Project
Planned

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is conducting a siting study for a proposed advanced small modular nuclear reactor (SMR). The study has narrowed potential sites to four Nebraska communities: Beatrice, Brownville, Norfolk, and Sutherland. The project aims to provide flexible, efficient, and enhanced safety nuclear power generation, complementing the existing Gerald Gentleman power station and

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear
Location
Sutherland, Nebraska, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
KNOP News 2

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The project “NPPD Small Modular Reactor Site Selection” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Sutherland, Nebraska, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from KNOP News 2.

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2026-07-22

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Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is conducting a siting study for a proposed advanced small modular nuclear reactor (SMR). The study has narrowed potential sites to four Nebraska communities: Beatrice, Brownville, Norfolk, and Sutherland. The project aims to provide flexible, efficient, and enhanced safety nuclear power generation, complementing the existing Gerald Gentleman power station and potentially bringing high-paying, high-technical jobs to the region.

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Energy

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Nebraska

City

Sutherland

Source

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KNOP News 2

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear

Article published date

2026-05-24

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