Ontario is taking some preliminary steps towards probably constructing a brand new nuclear producing station close to Port Hope, Ont.
Power Minister Stephen Lecce says Ontario Energy Technology is exploring the likelihood following optimistic engagement with the native municipality and First Nation group.
Lecce beforehand introduced in November that he had requested Ontario Energy Technology to start discussions with municipalities and First Nation communities round three OPG-owned websites the place the province might probably construct new era reminiscent of nuclear crops.
Port Hope and the Williams Treaties First Nations are the primary to say they’re prepared to proceed these discussions, and OPG says it’s nonetheless exploring placing new energy era at its Nanticoke website in Haldimand County and Lambton in St. Clair.
Officers say OPG expects to begin impression evaluation actions this 12 months for the Wesleyville website close to Port Hope, and would hope to get development and operation licences within the 2030s for operation within the 2040s.
Officers say the positioning might assist a nuclear plant with a capability of 8,000 to 10,000 megawatts, which is bigger than any of Ontario’s at present working nuclear amenities.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Jan. 15, 2025.
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
