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Pickering nuclear reactors start coming off-line for massive refurbishment
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Four reactors at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario are being taken offline for a $26.8 billion refurbishment project starting January, expected to last a decade and extend the plant's operational life by up to 38 years, powering 2.2 million homes while creating over 30,000 jobs.
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You should reassess supply chain and local workforce opportunities as Pickering’s decade-long outage opens contract and hiring possibilities. The extended plant life signals nuclear's growing role in Ontario’s power mix, shifting demand away from fossil fuels and opening doors across the energy sector.
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