Vistra Receives Approval to Extend Operation of Perry Nuclear Plant Through 2046
Vistra (NYSE: VST) has received Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval to extend operations at its Perry Nuclear Power Plant through 2046, adding 20 years to its original license. The 1,268-megawatt facility, which began operations in 1986, is the last of Vistra's six nuclear reactors to receive a license extension.
Perry employs 600 full-time staff and over 200 permanent contractors, with refueling outages bringing in an additional 800-1,200 technicians periodically. The plant is part of Vistra's nuclear fleet that can generate over 6,500 MW of emission-free energy, powering approximately 3.25 million homes.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) ha ottenuto l'approvazione dalla Nuclear Regulatory Commission per estendere le operazioni presso la sua centrale nucleare di Perry fino al 2046, aggiungendo 20 anni alla licenza originale. La struttura da 1.268 megawatt, operativa dal 1986, 猫 l'ultima delle sei centrali nucleari di Vistra a ricevere un'estensione della licenza.
Perry impiega 600 dipendenti a tempo pieno e oltre 200 appaltatori permanenti, mentre durante le fermate per il rifornimento vengono coinvolti periodicamente altri 800-1.200 tecnici. L'impianto fa parte del parco nucleare di Vistra, che pu貌 generare oltre 6.500 MW di energia senza emissioni, alimentando circa 3,25 milioni di abitazioni.
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Vistra (NYSE : VST) a obtenu l'approbation de la Commission de r茅gulation nucl茅aire pour prolonger les op茅rations de sa centrale nucl茅aire de Perry jusqu'en 2046, ajoutant ainsi 20 ans 脿 sa licence initiale. L'installation de 1 268 m茅gawatts, mise en service en 1986, est le dernier des six r茅acteurs nucl茅aires de Vistra 脿 recevoir une extension de licence.
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Vistra (NYSE: VST) hat die Genehmigung der Nuclear Regulatory Commission erhalten, den Betrieb seines Perry Kernkraftwerks bis 2046 zu verl盲ngern und damit 20 Jahre zur urspr眉nglichen Lizenz hinzuzuf眉gen. Die 1.268-Megawatt-Anlage, die 1986 in Betrieb genommen wurde, ist der letzte von Vistras sechs Kernreaktoren, der eine Lizenzverl盲ngerung erhalten hat.
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- 20-year license extension secured for Perry Nuclear Plant through 2046
- All six of Vistra's nuclear reactors now have secured license extensions
- Plant provides emission-free baseload power to support grid reliability
- Significant local economic impact with 800+ permanent jobs and additional temporary workers during refueling
- 6,500 MW total nuclear fleet capacity powering 3.25 million homes
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Vistra secures 20-year extension for Perry plant, completing license renewals for all six nuclear reactors in its fleet, ensuring long-term baseload generation capacity.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's approval for Vistra's Perry Nuclear Power Plant extends its operational life through 2046, securing 1,268 megawatts of baseload capacity for an additional two decades. This completes Vistra's strategic effort to extend licenses across its entire nuclear fleet, with all six reactors now permitted to operate for 60 years total.
This regulatory milestone substantially enhances the company's long-term asset value. Nuclear plants typically have high fixed costs but low variable costs, meaning this extension significantly improves the plant's lifetime return on investment without requiring major new capital expenditures. The approval also comes at a critical time when grid reliability concerns are mounting amid electrification trends and intermittent renewable generation growth.
Perry's continued operation reinforces Vistra's position as the operator of the second-largest competitive fleet of nuclear plants in the U.S., with combined capacity of 6,500 MW - enough to power approximately 3.25 million homes. Beyond power generation, the extension secures approximately 800 jobs (600 full-time staff and 200 contractors) and preserves the economic stimulus from refueling outages that bring 800-1,200 additional workers periodically.
The successful completion of license extensions across Vistra's entire nuclear fleet demonstrates management's effectiveness in navigating complex regulatory processes and positions the company to capitalize on growing demand for reliable, zero-carbon baseload power as electrification accelerates across the economy.
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"Electricity is a basic building block of our economy, and as demand for electricity accelerates, nuclear power remains a cornerstone of a reliable, sustainable grid," said Jim Burke, president and chief executive officer of Vistra. "Extending operations at
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Reliable, Clean, Emission-Free Electricity
Nuclear plants are uniquely positioned to provide both carbon-free power and always-on baseload generation. Vistra has established a leading role in a strategic, responsible energy transition and expansion, operating the nation's second-largest competitive fleet of nuclear power plants. Together, these six nuclear reactors have the capacity to generate more than 6,500 MW of emission-free energy, enough to power about 3.25 million homes.
Economic Engine for Local Economy
Locally, the extension of
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