Ontario Power Generation
Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment
OPG’s CANDU reactors are designed to provide decades of safe and reliable electricity generation. Mid-way through the reactor’s life, replacement of some of the key reactor and station components is required to allow for continued operation for approximately 30 additional years. This is called a refurbishment.
OPG is moving forward with plans for the mid-life refurbishment of the Darlington station. Planning for refurbishment is progressing well along two key avenues: the environmental and safety approvals process; and the station condition assessment and infrastructure development process.
CNSC Announces Participant Funding for Darlington Refurbishment EA
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is providing up to $150,000 in participant funding to assist members of the public, Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders interested in taking part in the environmental assessment (EA) process for the refurbishment and continued operation of the Darlington Nuclear Station. As part of the EA, the CNSC expects to release the draft EA Screening Report for public consideration in June 2012.
Interested in participating? Learn more about the CNSC's funding opportunity.
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Learn More About the Project
December 2011
OPG breaks ground for the Darlington Energy Complex Darlington Energy Complex fact sheet March 2011Overview of refurbishment project February 2010Project Announcement February 2010Frequently Asked Questions |
Albert Sweetnam
Executive Vice President, Nuclear Projects
Our Refurbishment Team
Flip through a brochure to learn more about refurbishment at Darlington Nuclear.
Fact Sheets and Backgrounders
- OPG in the Clarington Energy Park Fact Sheet
- Nuclear Investment in Durham Fact Sheet
- Project Management Principles
- Components of Refurbishment
- Frequently Asked Questions