Fenris_uy t1_iud0xpn wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:13 PM

Reply to comment by vooffle in Poland chooses US to build its first nuclear power plant by Vegeta9001

Because Westinghouse always finish on time, right?

Vogtle is behind schedule and is projected to cost over $30B

Feanorer t1_iud38qs wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:37 PM

I worked at vogtle 3 and 4 for eight years. You ain’t kidding we just did fuel load for 3

vooffle t1_iud89tf wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:24 PM

Just went to check the list of most expensive buildings and saw Vogtle overtake Olkiluoto. That said, Areva has their hand in Hinckley and Flamanville as well, both also delayed and surpassing Olkiluoto.

hikingmike t1_iudrs1t wrote on October 30, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Interesting, I just did some wiki reading - “This last report blames the latest increase of costs on the contractor not completing work as scheduled. Another complicating factor in the construction process is the bankruptcy of Westinghouse in 2017.[13] In 2018 costs were estimated to be about $25 billion.[3] By 2021 they were estimated to be over $28.5 billion.[14] Upon completion of Units 3 and 4 in 2023, Vogtle will become the largest nuclear power station in the United States.”