Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station temporarily offline

2025-03-17

Fredericton (NB) – The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station will be temporarily taken offline for maintenance on a cooling fan. Today, an issue with a fan was reported, and staff took action to safely take the Station offline. There is no safety risk to the public or to the environment.  

The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station will be offline so staff can perform the necessary maintenance and repair work. This fan is a mandatory piece of equipment essential for the operation of the Station.  The assessment and the repair of this fan can only be performed while the Station is offline, as the work must be done in a safe and controlled environment.  Timeline for the repair and return to service will be determined once full diagnostics have been completed.  

The temporary outage is part of our proactive approach to maintaining the highest standards of safety, and we are following all established protocols to complete the work efficiently. NB Power is committed to delivering sustainable, safe, and reliable energy to New Brunswickers and this repair will not impact the energy security of the province. 

About the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station 

The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, with a net capacity of 660 megawatts, serves as a cornerstone of the New Brunswick electrical grid, providing essential base load power. As a key component of NB Power’s assets, it plays a significant role in supplying approximately 80 per cent of New Brunswick's electricity from clean, renewable or non-emitting sources. 

Media contact: D’Arcy Walsh at 506-458-2345 or dwalsh@nbpower.com.