Name of the Project
San Onofre nuclear generating station (Songs) decommissioning project.
Location
Southern California, in the US.
Client
Southern California Edison (SCE).
Project Description
Songs is one of the largest commercial nuclear plant decommissioning projects to date in the US.
The project will include used fuel management, radiological decommissioning and site restoration costs.
Jobs to be Created
The project is expected to create about 600 new jobs over the ten-year dismantlement and decontamination phase.
Value
The project has an estimated total cost of $4.4-billion. including used fuel management, radiological decommissioning and site restoration costs.
Duration
The project is expected to take ten years to decommission.
Latest Developments
SONGS Decommissioning Solutions, a joint venture (JV) comprising Aecom and EnergySolutions was selected as the decommissioning general contractor for the project in December 2016.
The joint venture will be responsible for the dismantlement and decontamination work, restoration of the site and reduction of residual radioactivity to levels that allow for future site use.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
SONGS Decommissioning Solutions (dismantlement, decontamination and restoration work).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
SCE, tel +1 626 302 1212.