Gravelines 1 (EPR2)
Gravelines 1, an EPR2 reactor, is planned for the Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant in northern France. With a capacity of 1670 MWe, it is part of France's ambitious plan to bolster civilian nuclear power generation with next-generation technology. As it remains in the planning phase, there is no opera
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Gravelines 1 (EPR2)
Status: PLANNED Category: POWER Country: France France Type: EPR2 EPR2 Capacity: 1670 MWe
Overview
Gravelines 1, an EPR2 reactor, is planned for the Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant in northern France. With a capacity of 1670 MWe, it is part of France's ambitious plan to bolster civilian nuclear power generation with next-generation technology. As it remains in the planning phase, there is no operational history.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- World Nuclear Association - France — Overview of France's nuclear power program, including plans for new reactors like EPR2.
- EDF Group — Official website of Électricité de France, the operator of Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant, with information on future projects.
- World Nuclear News - France plans new reactors [UNVERIFIED] — Article discussing France's plans for new EPR2 reactors, including potential sites like Gravelines.
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