Point Lepreau
Bay of Fundy, NB·CANDU
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
1 unit: 1 operational.
Net capacity in service: 660 MWe.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Lepreau | PHWR | CANDU 6 | 660 | 1975-05-01 | 1982-09-11 | 1983-02-01 | Operational |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Lepreau | 660 | 705 | 2,180 | 1982-07-25 | ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA, LTD. | NEI-PARSONS |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Lepreau | 175.3 TWh | 70.4% | 71.0% | 73.0% |
Operator: NEW BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION
Owner: NEW BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-11-02.
Fuel Cycle Facilities
Fuel cycle plants at this site, as listed in the IAEA Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities Database: what each plant does, its scale and design capacity, the years it operated, its current status and who operates it.
1 facility: 1 in operation.
| Facility | Type | Scale | Design Capacity | Operated | Status | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Lepreau NPP Site | AFR Dry Spent Fuel Storage | Commercial | 300 Cask-Bund. | 1991– | In Operation | New Brunswick Power Corporation |
Source: IAEA Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities Database (NFCFDB), as of 2026-10-13.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$167
Lodging/Night
$120
M&IE/Day
$287
Total/Day
Canada: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
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Facility Map
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45.0682, -66.4549
Location & Contact
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Phone:
(506) 659-6490
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Above Average
4 (57%)
Average
2 (28%)
Below Average
1 (14%)
Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
Point Lepreau is a nuclear power station on the northern shore of the Bay of Fundy, about 2 km northeast of Point Lepreau, in Saint John County, New Brunswick.
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NB Power built the station, which has a single CANDU 6 pressurized heavy-water reactor supplied by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Construction began on 1 May 1975. The station's license was issued on 21 July 1982 and the reactor went critical a few days later. It was connected to the grid on 11 September 1982 and entered commercial service on 1 February 1983. A refurbishment began on 28 March 2008, and the unit was reconnected to the grid on 23 October 2012, resuming commercial production on 23 November 2012.
Technical Specs
Reactor design specifications including type (PWR/BWR), containment design, nuclear steam supply system manufacturer, thermal and electrical power ratings, and current operational status.
Reactor Type:
CANDU