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Laguna Verde-1
The Laguna Verde Nuclear Power Plant (LVNPP) is a two-unit nuclear power plant located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, in Alto Lucero, Veracruz, Mexico. As of 2025, it is the only nuclear power plant in Mexico and produces 4.8% of the country's electricity.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity
- 805 MW
- Reactor Type
- BWR
- Model
- BWR-5
- IAEA ID
- 420
Timeline
- Construction Started
- September 30, 1976
- Operational From
- July 28, 1990
- Current Status
- Operational
Location
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Alto Lucero de Gutiérrez Barrios Municipality
- Coordinates
- 19.7190°, -96.4050°
Operator & Owner
- Operator
- Comisión Federal de Electricidad
- Owner
- Comisión Federal de Electricidad
Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database