Bell Bend Nuclear : PPL Corporation

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Bell Bend Benefits

PPL has chosen the Evolutionary Power Reactor of the French multinational company AREVA. AREVA is a world leader in nuclear energy and has the backing of the government of France, a country with a strong and successful national nuclear energy policy.

Areva EPR Reactor

There are several key hurdles to cross before the Bell Bend plant can become a reality. Among them:

Obtaining a license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Getting a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Attracting additional investors.

Oct. 10, 2008	PPL applies for license to build, operate potential new nuclear unit
Sept. 29, 2008	PPL takes next step toward potential new nuclear plant
Dec. 19, 2007	PPL to Seek License for Possible Third Nuclear Unit in Northeast Pennsylvania
June 13, 2007	PPL Taking Steps to Preserve Option to Build New Nuclear Unit