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

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Originally Posted by bingun

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

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]

Quoting this one again since new page…

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

• Video Link

[bingun]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by paperplane

Where did this come from?

A post by NB Power on LinkedIn.

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Ire Narissis]

The site was specced out to accommodate it from day one; I say it's about damn time. Anything that reduces reliance on energy sources with airborne emissions is a win in my book.

[CharlotteCountyLogan]

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?

Guy in the middle wearing the blue button down is Denny Cogswell mayor of Fundy Shores where Point Lepreau is located

[bingun]

Quoting this in this thread.

15-20 is a good number to set up the groundwork for something bigger; great to see.

Originally Posted by cdnguys

CANDU Energy Inc is opening up an office at 15 Market Sq office tower to accommodate 15 to 20 staff. Hopefully this will be a precursor to the biggest construction project ever seen in Atlantic Canada. Don’t want to get too excited yet as it could be workers to extend life of current reactor.

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Originally Posted by cdnguys

Update on CANDU Energy opening up an office in Saint John. It’s because they are setting their sights on Point Lepreau for their enhanced CANDU-6 reactor. This is positive news because there was always the possibility the office was being set up for current maintenance or engineering of current reactor. CANDU is owned by Montréal based AtkinsRéalis - their investment chart shows a potential reactor build in New Brunswick in 2029. That would require 2000-3000 workers for 6 years so developers will only have a few years to ramp up and build their projects for the expected influx of workers, both direct and indirect job workers.

More positive news to report on a second reactor for Point Lepreau.

I wonder if there are still any plans for an SMR in addition to a second CANDU.

[bingun]

As part of next week's 'investment summit' being hosted by Carney and the federal government, there is a 66-page prospectus listing 167 projects with investment opportunities.

As part of New Brunswick's latest tariff response, they mention that eight of these are NB opportunities.

https://www.gnb.ca/en/news/n-b.2026.09.new-brunswick-supports-local-business-tariffs-escalate.html

Eight projects will be brought to the Canada Investment Summit next week to build a stronger New Brunswick economy.

The Globe and Mail is reporting that a second generator at Point Lepreau is one of those projects.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business...stment-summit-carney-project-prospectus/

Nuclear power also makes the list, in the form of New Brunswick’s exploration of new generation at its Point Lepreau site.

Outside of the Lepreau and the data centre, the other six projects are yet to be confirmed.

[Freddypop]

Originally Posted by bingun

As part of next week's 'investment summit' being hosted by Carney and the federal government, there is a 66-page prospectus listing 167 projects with investment opportunities.

As part of New Brunswick's latest tariff response, they mention that eight of these are NB opportunities.

Outside of the Lepreau and the data centre, the other six projects are yet to be confirmed.

Here you go:

- Belledune port expansion, with capital expenditures of US$250 million in a first phase and another US$1.24 billion in a second phase

- The Dalhousie pozzolan project, with a US$432.3 million capital spend

- Lorneville data centre, needing US$3.9 billion in capital,

- Mactaquac lifetime achievement project, with a needed US$5.1 billion to US$6.6 billion in capital,

- New nuclear development ie Lepreau

- The Saint John trade corridor

- Sisson mine project, and a needed US$1.3 billion capital spend

- Atlantic e-methanol production project, with more than US$1 billion in capital expenditure forecasted.

[bingun]

Some more details and quotes in this one than in the previous coverage.

CANDU Energy to open Saint John office, boost support for Point Lepreau

https://yoursaintjohn.ca/candu-energy-to-open-saint-john-office-boost-support-for-point-lepreau/

In discussions with NB Power, McDonald said AtkinsRéalis identified Saint John as a strong location for expansion, citing the potential to support the city’s economy and broader growth in the region.

The new office at Market Square will create 15 to 18 jobs, including engineering, administrative, indigenous relations support, business development, and project execution positions, she said.

McDonald explained they are working on renovating the space and intend to hire at least eight engineering experts by 2027.

[bingun]

I heard from a reliable source that one component of this summer's shutdown involved some kind of physical changes to enable medical isotope extraction. Based on that, I am fairly confident the proposal will come to fruition.