Tricastin 1 (EPR2)
Tricastin 1, an EPR2 reactor, is planned for the Tricastin Nuclear Power Plant in southern France. This 1670 MWe reactor is part of France's efforts to expand its civilian nuclear fleet with modern, efficient designs. As it is still in planning, there is no operational history available.
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Tricastin 1 (EPR2)
Status: PLANNED Category: POWER Country: France France Type: EPR2 EPR2 Capacity: 1670 MWe
Overview
Tricastin 1, an EPR2 reactor, is planned for the Tricastin Nuclear Power Plant in southern France. This 1670 MWe reactor is part of France's efforts to expand its civilian nuclear fleet with modern, efficient designs. As it is still in planning, there is no operational history available.
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 EDF, the primary operator of nuclear power plants in France, including the Tricastin site.
- World Nuclear News - France plans new reactors [UNVERIFIED] — Article discussing France's plans for new EPR2 reactors, including potential sites like Tricastin.
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