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Vogtle 3 Nuclear Reactor

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

Source: POWER Magazine

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Under Construction

Vogtle 3, one of two 1,117-MW Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors Southern Nuclear Operating Co. is building in Georgia, has reached initial criticality. This milestone marks a key step in the startup testing sequence, demonstrating that operators have safely started the nuclear reaction inside the reactor.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Commercial
Location
Georgia, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
POWER Magazine

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The project “Vogtle 3 Nuclear Reactor” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Georgia, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from POWER Magazine.

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Vogtle 3, one of two 1,117-MW Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors Southern Nuclear Operating Co. is building in Georgia, has reached initial criticality. This milestone marks a key step in the startup testing sequence, demonstrating that operators have safely started the nuclear reaction inside the reactor.

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United States of America (USA)

State

Georgia

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POWER Magazine

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Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Commercial

Article published date

2025-03-20

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