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Wolf Creek 1 - Plant Information & Status

Technical specifications, contact data, ratings, and licensing history for the Wolf Creek facility.

Ratings

Wolf Creek
Above Average
17 (48%)
Average
12 (34%)
Below Average
6 (17%)
Total Members Voted: 12

Facility Statistics

Lifecycle & Tenure
Operating Age: 40.5 Yrs
Build Time: 8.3 Yrs
Lic. Remaining: 19 Yrs
Production & Power
Lifetime CF: 87.1%
Efficiency: 34.4%
Generated: 254.3 TWh
Reliability & Outages
Record Run: 593 Days
Refuelings: 19

Ownership & Construction

Architect Engineer: BECH
Constructor: DANI

Technical Specs

Reactor Type: PWR
Containment: PWR-DRYAMB
NSS Supplier: WEST 4LP
Thermal Power: 3565 MWt
Net Capacity: 1225 MWe
Efficiency: 34.4%
Status: Operating

Licensing

Docket #: 05000482
License #: NPF-42
License Type: OL-FP
Const. Permit: 1977-05-17
Operating Lic: 1985-06-04
Commercial Op: 1985-09-03
License Renewed: 2008-11-20
License Exp: 2045-03-11

Facility Map

38.2406, -95.6886

Location & Contact

Address:
1550 Oxen Line NE
Burlington, KS 66839, USA
Get Directions
Phone: (620) 364-8831