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The status recorded for “Watts Bar Unit 2 Nuclear Plant” is Under Construction.

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Watts Bar Unit 2 Nuclear Plant

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

Source: Bechtel

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Under Construction

The Watts Bar Unit 2 is the first new U.S. nuclear reactor expected to come online this century. It has achieved substantial construction completion and is preparing for operational readiness, marking a significant milestone for the Tennessee Valley Authority and the nuclear industry.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government
Location: Tennessee, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Bechtel

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The project “Watts Bar Unit 2 Nuclear Plant” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Tennessee, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Bechtel.

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Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Watts Bar Unit 2 is the first new U.S. nuclear reactor expected to come online this century. It has achieved substantial construction completion and is preparing for operational readiness, marking a significant milestone for the Tennessee Valley Authority and the nuclear industry.
Original sector	Energy

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Tennessee

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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government
Article published date	2025-03-20

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