Arkansas Nuclear One
Arkansas Nuclear One
On December 19, 1974, Arkansas Nuclear One Unit 1 began commercial operations
in Russellville, Ark. Less than six years later, on March 26, 1980, Arkansas
Nuclear One Unit 2 joined Unit 1 in generating electricity for the state of
Arkansas. Together, the plants supply 1,839 megawatts of power, which is equal
to approximately 30 percent of the total energy demand of the state.
Local newspaper reports at the time called the decision to build the two-unit
nuclear plant near Russellville the “Greatest Thing in the Valley.” Arkansas
Nuclear One provides jobs to more than 900 people in the River Valley area. In
2009, Unit 1 celebrated 35 years of providing safe, reliable and affordable
power to the people of Arkansas.
One of Entergy’s core values is a commitment to communities, and Arkansas
Nuclear One employees maintain a strong presence in Russellville and the
surrounding Arkansas River Valley area. Major community initiatives include
ValleyFest which supports Boys & Girls Clubs, the United Way, River Valley Arts
Center, Community Scholarship Fund, quarterly Red Cross blood drives, River
Valley Heart Walk and the River Valley Women’s Shelter.
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Arkansas Nuclear One |
Unit 1 |
Unit 2 |
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Owner: |
Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
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Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
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Maximum Dependable Capacity: |
836 MW |
987 MW |
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Reactor Type: |
Pressurized Water Reactor
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Pressurized Water Reactor
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Reactor Manufacturer: |
Babcock and Wilcox |
Combustion Engineering
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Turbine Generator Manufacturer:
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Westinghouse |
General Electric |
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Architect/Engineer: |
Bechtel Power |
Bechtel Power |
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Commercial Operation Date:
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December 1974 |
March 1980 |
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License Expiration Date:
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5/21/2034 |
7/18/2038 |
Address: 1448 S.R. 333, Russellville, AR 72802
Environmental Impact
Generating electricity with nuclear energy prevents the emission of
pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) and greenhouse
gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) associated with burning fossil fuels.
* During 2010, environmental emissions avoided due to nuclear power plant
operation in Arkansas included 17,000 tons of sulfur dioxide, 11,000 tons of
nitrogen oxide and 11 million metric tons of CO2.
Emissions of SO2 lead to the formation of acid rain. NOx is a key precursor
of both ground-level ozone and smog. Greenhouse gases like CO2 contribute to
global warming.
* Source: Emissions avoided by nuclear power are calculated using regional
fossil fuel emissions rates from the Environmental Protection Agency and plant
generation data from the Energy Information Administration.
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