Gravelines
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.
6 units: 6 operational.
Net capacity in service: 5,460 MWe.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravelines 1 | PWR | CP1 | 910 | 1975-02-01 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-11-25 | Operational | |
| Gravelines 2 | PWR | CP1 | 910 | 1975-03-01 | 1980-08-26 | 1980-12-01 | Operational | |
| Gravelines 3 | PWR | CP1 | 910 | 1975-12-01 | 1980-12-12 | 1981-06-01 | Operational | |
| Gravelines 4 | PWR | CP1 | 910 | 1976-04-01 | 1981-06-14 | 1981-10-01 | Operational | |
| Gravelines 5 | PWR | CP1 | 910 | 1979-10-01 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-01-15 | Operational | |
| Gravelines 6 | PWR | CP1 | 910 | 1979-10-01 | 1985-08-01 | 1985-10-25 | Operational |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravelines 1 | 910 | 951 | 2,785 | 1980-02-21 | FRAMATOME | ALSTOM | |
| Gravelines 2 | 910 | 951 | 2,785 | 1980-08-02 | FRAMATOME | ALSTOM | |
| Gravelines 3 | 910 | 951 | 2,785 | 1980-11-30 | FRAMATOME | ALSTOM | |
| Gravelines 4 | 910 | 951 | 2,785 | 1981-05-31 | FRAMATOME | ALSTOM | |
| Gravelines 5 | 910 | 951 | 2,785 | 1984-08-05 | FRAMATOME | ALSTOM | |
| Gravelines 6 | 910 | 951 | 2,785 | 1985-07-21 | FRAMATOME | ALSTOM |
Operator: ÉLECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE
Owner: ÉLECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-12.
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