A second nuclear reactor ahead for Missouri?

[FBaggins]

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and energy officials are to announce plans today that could include the development of another nuclear reactor in the state.

The Democratic governor’s office called the plans significant for energy development and economic growth in Missouri. Nixon and officials from Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse Electric are scheduled to make the formal announcement this afternoon at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/04/18/3563403/a-second-nuclear-reactor-ahead.html#storylink=cpy

Westinghouse SMR?

[BlueToTheBone]

1. And the wind swept plains would make a great wind farm area;

but no, let's pollute the Mississippi some more.

[FBaggins]

2. It may involve wind power as well.

All we know at this point is that it's a "major" address on energy and (since Westinghouse is going to be there), presumably includes nuclear power.

[BlueToTheBone]

3. Thanks for the clarification.

I really don't want a nuke plant upwind from us.

[FBaggins]

4. It would probably go on the existing nuke site.

That's just a guess, but it's usually the easiest way to get them approved... and I think one was looked at a couple years ago.

So you either already have one upwind, or still wouldn't.

[kristopher]

5. Inaccurate Press Report Speculates on Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse Electric Announcement

Inaccurate Press Report Speculates on Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse Electric Announcement

By Ameren Missouri
Published: Thursday, Apr. 19, 2012 - 6:15 am


ST. LOUIS, April 19, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Recent press reports speculating that Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse Electric Company will be announcing a definitive plan to build a new nuclear reactor at Ameren Missouri's Callaway Energy Center site are inaccurate.

Details surrounding a potential transformative economic development opportunity for the state of Missouri will be provided during a press conference (see advisory below) at 1:30 pm today.

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than a century, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. We serve 1.2 million electric and 126,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our mission is to meet their energy needs in a safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible manner. Our service area covers 63 counties and more than 500 towns, including the greater St. Louis area. For more information, visit AmerenMissouri.com.

Advisory: Gov. Nixon, Ameren Missouri, Westinghouse, to make major announcement regarding energy, economic growth in Missouri

On Thursday, April 19, Gov. Jay Nixon will join senior executives from Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Ameren Missouri for a major announcement about energy development and economic growth in Missouri. This transformative announcement will take place at 1:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Missouri Governor's Mansion, 100 Madison St., Jefferson City

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/19/4426481/inaccurate-press-report-speculates.html#storylink=cpy

[FBaggins]

6. Did you notice the question marks in the OP?

It isn't a claim that the announcement is a "definitive plan to build a new reactor"

As I said futher down. All we know is that there's a major address related to energy and that Westinghouse and Ameren are invovled in the event.

It is therefore entirely reasonable to ask "is there a new reactor in MO's future?"

[FBaggins]

7. Looks like I guessed right.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/112712426