[New Brunswick] Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station | 660 MW | Developments - Page 2

EnvisionSaintJohn · #21 Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 5:47 PM**

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Tell me we are getting a second Candu reactor without telling me we are getting a second Candu reactor...

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NB Power President and CEO Lori Clark was pleased to join Candu Energy Inc., members of government, NB Power staff and the new nuclear community in Saint John on Aug. 11 for the announcement that CANDU will establish a base of operations in the city.

As Lori shared during her remarks, “Point Lepreau gives New Brunswick a strong foundation to help shape Canada’s nuclear future.” This announcement builds on that foundation and creates new opportunities as we look ahead to the next generation of nuclear energy.

Thank you to CANDU for hosting us at Grannan’s and for investing in New Brunswick’s nuclear future!

I wonder who the specific members of the “New Nuclear Community in Saint John” were?

Within the Saint John region, and New Brunswick as a whole, how many nuclear firms currently exist? Moltex and ARC got a lot of press for their SMR plays, but surely there’s many other nuclear related companies already operating in NB, as well as new firms looking to invest in operations in conjunction with Point Lepreau.

EnvisionSaintJohn · #22 Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 5:54 PM**

Quoting this one again since new page…

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Originally Posted by bingun

Surely that has to include a second reactor at Point Lepreau?

Energy minister plans 'nuclear renaissance' with up to 10 reactors built by 2040

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-nuclear-strategy-9.7244509

+ two related pieces from the CBC:

• Video Link

bingun · #23 Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 6:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by EnvisionSaintJohn

I wonder who the specific members of the “New Nuclear Community in Saint John” were?

Within the Saint John region, and New Brunswick as a whole, how many nuclear firms currently exist? Moltex and ARC got a lot of press for their SMR plays, but surely there’s many other nuclear related companies already operating in NB, as well as new firms looking to invest in operations in conjunction with Point Lepreau.

This was the accompanying image. I spot 3 MLAs? The mayor and the CEO of NB Power. I don't recognize the rest.

paperplane · #24 Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by bingun

Tell me we are getting a second Candu reactor without telling me we are getting a second Candu reactor...

Where did this come from?

bingun · #25 Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 6:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by paperplane

Where did this come from?

A post by NB Power on LinkedIn.

EnvisionSaintJohn · #26 Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by bingun

This was the accompanying image. I spot 3 MLAs? The mayor and the CEO of NB Power. I don't recognize the rest.

I’d have to look at the websites again for Moltex and ARC, but I’m pretty sure neither company is represented in this group. Assuming most of these people are representing CANDU, AtkinsRéalis, and the Canadian Nuclear Association, but maybe one or two represent local firms?

bingun · #27 Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 7:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by EnvisionSaintJohn

I’d have to look at the websites again for Moltex and ARC, but I’m pretty sure neither company is represented in this group. Assuming most of these people are representing CANDU, AtkinsRéalis, and the Canadian Nuclear Association, but maybe one or two represent local firms?

There could have been others not in the photo too; I wouldn't read too much into it.

From my perspective, ARC/Moltex are being pushed aside in favour of another CANDU.

I am curious what this base of operations will entail? A token workforce for now or until something official is announced?

darkharbour · #28 Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 7:25 PM**

I wouldn’t read too much into the photo either, at least one of the other people I recognize is just a DM from the Department of Energy, so it’s mostly a provincial government photo.

nwalbert · #29 Posted **Yesterday, 12:08 AM**

NB is out of energy, another reactor is absolutely coming at Lepreau, and it's sooner than later.