The Most Recently Built Nuclear Power Plants in the United States

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22. Callaway Plant, MO
> Start of commercial operations, newest active reactor: Dec. 19, 1984
> Electricity production capacity: 1,190 megawatts
> Location: Fulton, MO (25 mi. ENE of Jefferson City, MO)
> Operator: Union Electric Co.

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21. Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, PA
> Start of commercial operations, newest active reactor: Feb. 12, 1985
> Electricity production capacity: 2,494 megawatts
> Location: Salem Township, PA (70 mi. NE of Harrisburg, PA)
> Operator: Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC

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20. Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, MS
> Start of commercial operations, newest active reactor: July 1, 1985
> Electricity production capacity: 1,401 megawatts
> Location: Port Gibson, MS (20 mi. S of Vicksburg, MS)
> Operator: Entergy Operations, Inc.

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19. Wolf Creek Generating Station, KS
> Start of commercial operations, newest active reactor: Sept. 3, 1985
> Electricity production capacity: 1,225 megawatts
> Location: Burlington, KS (28 mi. SE of Emporia, KS)
> Operator: Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp.

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18. Waterford Steam Electric Station, LA
> Start of commercial operations, newest active reactor: Sept. 24, 1985
> Electricity production capacity: 1,165 megawatts
> Location: Killona, LA (25 mi. W of New Orleans, LA)
> Operator: Entergy Operations, Inc.