Biblis
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
2 units: 2 permanent shutdown.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblis-A | PWR | PWR | 1,167 | 1970-01-01 | 1974-08-25 | 1975-02-26 | 2011-08-06 | Permanent Shutdown |
| Biblis-B | PWR | PWR | 1,240 | 1972-02-01 | 1976-04-25 | 1977-01-31 | 2011-08-06 | Permanent Shutdown |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblis-A | 1,146 | 1,225 | 3,517 | 1974-07-16 | KRAFTWERK UNION, AG | KRAFTWERK UNION, AG | Decommissioning from 2017-05-31 |
| Biblis-B | 1,178 | 1,300 | 3,733 | 1976-03-25 | KRAFTWERK UNION, AG | KRAFTWERK UNION, AG | Decommissioning from 2017-05-31 |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblis-A | 232.8 TWh | 63.1% | 68.3% | 68.7% |
| Biblis-B | 247.4 TWh | 66.0% | 72.5% | 74.5% |
Operator: RWE Power AG
Owner: RWE Power AG
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-19.
Fuel Cycle Facilities
Fuel cycle plants at this site, as listed in the IAEA Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities Database: what each plant does, its scale and design capacity, the years it operated, its current status and who operates it.
2 facilities: 1 in operation, 1 decommissioned.
| Facility | Type | Scale | Design Capacity | Operated | Status | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblis NPP On-Site Storage Facility | AFR Dry Spent Fuel Storage | Commercial | 1400 t HM | 2005–2046 | In Operation | BundesGesel,Germany |
| Biblis NPP On-Site Interim Storage Facility (Temporary) | AFR Dry Spent Fuel Storage | Commercial | 280 t HM | 2002–2006 | Decommissioned | RWE Power AG |
Source: IAEA Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities Database (NFCFDB), as of 2026-10-13.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$237
Lodging/Night
$140
M&IE/Day
$377
Total/Day
Germany: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
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49.7098, 8.41516
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Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Biblis Nuclear Power Plant.
Biblis is a nuclear power plant at Biblis in the state of Hesse, Germany, on the Rhine River, which supplied its cooling water.
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Construction began in 1969. The plant had two pressurized water reactor units supplied by Siemens. Unit A was connected to the grid on 25 August 1974 and Unit B on 25 April 1976. On 17 December 1987 a valve that operators had overlooked left open caused a brief release of primary coolant outside containment, rated INES level 1. After the Fukushima accident, both units were taken off line in March 2011 under a federal moratorium and were permanently shut down on 6 August 2011.