Indian Point Nuclear 02 Shut Down for Repairs

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The 1,020-megawatt (MW) unit 02 at the Indian Point Nuclear Station in Buchanan, New York, which is owned by Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) (New Orleans, Louisiana), tripped offline Monday night (November 2) because of a generator lockout relay actuation. Plant staff confirmed that a complete evaluation will occur before making repairs, and they hope to return the unit online by the morning of Thursday, November 5.

Indian Point Nuclear Station has two generating units, which have a combined generating capacity of 2,045 megawatts. Unit 02 began operation in 1973, and unit 03 began in 1976.

The nuclear businesses of Entergy Corporation are guided from the Jackson, Mississippi headquarters under the brand name of Entergy Nuclear. The company has transformed from a regional into a national nuclear operating company. Entergy Nuclear is a recognized leader in every aspect of the nuclear power plant cycle.

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