Obrigheim
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.
1 unit: 1 permanent shutdown.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obrigheim | PWR | PWR | 340 | 1965-03-15 | 1968-10-29 | 1969-03-31 | 2005-05-11 | Permanent Shutdown |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obrigheim | 283 | 357 | 1,050 | 1968-09-22 | SIEMENS AG, KRAFTWERK UNION AG | Siemens AG, Power Generation | Decommissioning from 2008-08-28 |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obrigheim | 86.8 TWh | 81.1% | 82.4% | 83.6% |
Operator: EnBW Kraftwerke AG
Owner: KERNKRAFTWERK OBRIGHEIM GMBH
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-14.
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 decommissioning, 1 others.
| Facility | Type | Scale | Design Capacity | Operated | Status | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obrigheim NPP On-Site Interim Storage Facility (temporary) | AFR Wet Spent Fuel Storage (Pool) | Commercial | 286 t HM | 1999–2017 | Decommissioning | EnBW Kernkraft GmbH |
| Obrigheim NPP On-Site Storage Facility | AFR Dry Spent Fuel Storage | Commercial | 100 t HM | Others | EnBW Kernkraft GmbH |
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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Facility Map
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49.3645, 9.07715
Location & Contact
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