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Bugey-5

The Bugey Nuclear Power Plant is located in Bugey in the Saint-Vulbas commune (Ain), about 75 km from the Swiss border. The site occupies 100 hectares.

Bugey-5

Technical Specifications

Capacity
917 MW
Reactor Type
PWR
Model
CP0
IAEA ID
168

Timeline

Construction Started
July 1, 1974
Operational From
January 3, 1980
Current Status
Operational

Location

Country
France
Region
Saint-Vulbas
Coordinates
45.8000°, 5.2670°

Operator & Owner

Operator
Électricité de France

Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database