BERWICK, Pa., June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Operators began
the process to safely down-power the Unit 1 reactor at Talen
Energy's Susquehanna nuclear plant
in Luzerne County, Pa. late Sunday
(6/5) and disconnected from the regional transmission grid early
Monday (6/6). The plan to shut down the unit was developed to
address a small water leak inside the Unit 1 containment structure
that is designed to maintain safety for this kind of
issue.
"Our nuclear professionals have spent the past week developing
various contingencies to ensure the safest and most efficient
approach to repairing the leak," said Jon
Franke, site vice president. "Although this is not causing a
challenge at this time, it is our priority to find and fix this
prior to full summer operations."
Since the unit disconnected from the grid in the past few hours,
it is premature to provide a specific timeline for returning Unit 1
to service. "As has always been the case, Team Susquehanna's
primary focus is safety, so that we can then deliver reliable,
zero-carbon energy to our customers," said Franke.
Susquehanna Unit 2 continues to operate safely at full rated
power.
The Susquehanna plant, located
about seven miles north of Berwick, is jointly owned by Susquehanna
Nuclear, LLC, and Allegheny Electric Cooperative Inc., and is
operated by Susquehanna Nuclear. For information, visit
www.susquehannanuclear.com.
Susquehanna Nuclear LLC is one of Talen Energy's generating
affiliates. Talen Energy (NYSE: TLN) is one of the largest
competitive energy and power generation companies in the United States. Our diverse generating
fleet operates in well-developed, structured wholesale power
markets. To learn more about us, visit
www.talenenergy.com.
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