Shippingport
Shippingport, PA
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
1 unit: 1 permanent shutdown.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shippingport | PWR | PLWBR | 60 | 1954-01-01 | 1957-12-02 | 1958-05-26 | 1982-10-01 | Permanent Shutdown |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shippingport | 60 | 68 | 236 | 1957-01-01 | WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION | WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION |
Operator: Department of Energy and Duquesne Light Co.
Owner: Department of Energy and Duquesne Light Co.
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-12.
Working Here
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Per Diem Rates FY 2027
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from GSA for FY 2027.
$113
Lodging/Night
$68
M&IE/Day
$181
Total/Day
Standard Rate, PA
Unemployment Benefits PA
Maximum state unemployment insurance benefits for PA. Actual benefits depend on your earnings history and may be lower than the maximum. Data as of Jan 2026.
$605
Max Weekly
26
Max Weeks
$15,730
Max Total
7-day waiting period before benefits begin
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40.6253, -80.4198
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