Georgia Power completes major test milestone at Vogtle nuclear project (NYSE:SO)
Southern Company (NYSE:THEREFORE) Georgia Power said Wednesday completed hydroelectric refrigeration test for Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project, confirming the reactor’s cooling system is functioning as designed.
As part of the test, Georgia Power indicates that the reactor cooling system is filled with water and pressurized above normal operating conditions, then lowered to normal design pressure while conducting comprehensive testing to verify the system meets the requirements. design standards.
The completion of the refrigeration hydroelectric test is required to support the last remaining critical test for Unit 4, the hot function test, which is expected to commence at the end of Q1 2023.
Vogtle’s unit 3 is expected to come online in Q1 2023, while unit 4’s planned commissioning date is Q4 2023.
Southern Company (THEREFORE) recently cut it estimated cost for the two Vogtle nuclear reactors is $10.38 billion.