Peace River Nuclear Power Project
Energy Alberta · Northern Sunrise County, AB
Overview
A proposed four-unit station of roughly 4,400–4,800 MW in northern Alberta — the first large nuclear plant contemplated in the province. Two technologies are under consideration, CANDU MONARK and Westinghouse AP1000, and the federal impact assessment formally began in April 2026.
- Owner
- Energy Alberta
- Province
- Alberta
- Location
- Northern Sunrise County, AB
- Category
- Nuclear
- Phase
- Regulatory Review
- Expected completion
- 2035
Latest update
Integrated impact assessment formally commenced.
The regulatory process is expected to run to 2028; construction would begin in 2029 if approved.
Apr 1, 2026
Project timeline
- Apr 1, 2026
Integrated impact assessment formally commenced.
The regulatory process is expected to run to 2028; construction would begin in 2029 if approved.
Source ↗ - Feb 1, 2026
Project description updated to carry two candidate technologies.
CANDU MONARK and the Westinghouse AP1000 are both under consideration following an October 2025 memorandum with Westinghouse.
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Sources
- Energy Alberta — projectOfficial
- Alberta Major ProjectsOfficial
- Impact Assessment Agency of CanadaRegulatory
Also reported as: Energy Alberta Peace River · Peace River nuclear · Alberta CANDU MONARK
Tracked since Sep 21, 2026
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