Forsmark
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.
3 units: 3 operational.
Net capacity in service: 3,396 MWe.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsmark 1 | BWR | AA-III, BWR-2500 | 1,103 | 1973-06-01 | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-10 | Operational | |
| Forsmark 2 | BWR | AA-III, BWR-2500 | 1,121 | 1975-01-01 | 1981-01-26 | 1981-07-07 | Operational | |
| Forsmark 3 | BWR | AA-IV, BWR-3000 | 1,172 | 1979-01-01 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-08-18 | Operational |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsmark 1 | 900 | 1,142 | 3,234 | 1980-04-23 | ABB ATOM (formerly ASEA-ATOM) | STAL-LAVAL | |
| Forsmark 2 | 900 | 1,160 | 3,253 | 1980-11-16 | ABB ATOM (formerly ASEA-ATOM) | STAL-LAVAL | |
| Forsmark 3 | 1,050 | 1,208 | 3,300 | 1984-10-28 | ABB ATOM (formerly ASEA-ATOM) | STAL-LAVAL |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsmark 1 | 317.7 TWh | 82.6% | 84.3% | 89.5% |
| Forsmark 2 | 318.1 TWh | 81.2% | 83.1% | 89.3% |
| Forsmark 3 | 344.8 TWh | 83.9% | 85.1% | 88.8% |
Operator: FORSMARK KRAFTGRUPP AB
Owner: FORSMARK KRAFTGRUPP AB
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.
1 facility: 1 in operation.
| Facility | Type | Scale | Design Capacity | Operated | Status | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFR | Disposal (HLW) | Commercial | 63000 t HM | 1980– | In Operation | Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) |
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.
$293
Lodging/Night
$155
M&IE/Day
$448
Total/Day
Sweden: 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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Facility Map
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60.4042, 18.1653
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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: Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant; IAEA PRIS: Sweden.
The Forsmark nuclear power plant is on the coast of the Bothnian Sea in Östhammar Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden. It has three boiling water reactors supplied by ABB Atom.
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Unit 1 was connected to the grid on June 6, 1980, and entered commercial operation on December 10, 1980. Unit 2 was connected on January 26, 1981, and entered commercial operation on July 7, 1981. Unit 3 was connected on March 5, 1985, and entered commercial operation on August 21, 1985.