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Dominion Energy is allowed to continue operating South Carolina nuclear plants until 2062

Dominion Energy has received approval from the U.S. Nuclear regulator to extend its operating license for its V.C. The utility has announced that it will continue to operate the Summer power station in South Carolina until 2062.

After decades of stagnation in the U.S., nuclear power is undergoing a revival. This is due to a record-breaking demand for data centers that are used by artificial intelligence technologies as well as electrifying industries like transportation and manufacturing.

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In late May, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was directed to reduce regulations and expedite new licenses for power plants and reactors.

Originally, the V.C Summer Nuclear Power Station was licensed for 40 years of operation from 1982 to 2022. In 2004, the NRC granted a license extension to continue operation for another 20 years, until 2042.

Dominion Energy announced that the unit's license can be renewed until 2062.

Dominion Energy received approval last year to extend operating licenses.

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The Richmond-based company will also seek NRC approval for the extension of Millstone Power Station's operating license in Connecticut. (Reporting and editing by Shahal Kuber, Sahal Muhammed, and Pooja Menon from Bengaluru)

(source: Reuters)