Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

Pickering, Ontario

A joint venture operation between Aecon and AtkinsRéalis, in which Aecon holds a 50% interest, is carrying out the definition phase work for the retube, feeder and boiler replacement of Units 5, 6, 7 and 8 at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario under a collaborative contract awarded by Ontario Power Generation.

The scope of work is for definition phase activities including engineering, procurement of long-lead components, and construction planning for the multi-unit refurbishment.

CLIENT
Ontario Power Generation

START DATE
2025

Sunrise image of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

2100
MEGAWATTS

10%
OF ONTARIO’S ELECTRICITY

96%
MEGATONNE REDUCTION IN
CO2 EMISSIONS IN 2026

The Pickering Nuclear Generating station has safely provided Ontario with reliable power for decades, and the new refurbishment upgrades will deliver more than 2,100 MW of clean and reliable nuclear power for another 30-plus years.

Further information about the project is available on OPG's website.

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