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Vistra Receives Approval to Extend Operation of Perry Nuclear Plant Through 2046
Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that it has received approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend the operation of its 1,268-megawatt Perry Nuclear Power Plant through 2046, an additional 20 years beyond its original license. The plant first connected to the grid in 1986 and is currently operating under its initial 40-year license. The company submitted its application for license renewal to the NRC in 2023.
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