Production Information
The production display on our homepage shows the production at Oskarshamn 3 (O3) in real time, meaning it is updated continuously every minute, around the clock. Any additional information about our operations can be found below, as well as via the Nordic electricity exchange market nordpoolgroup.com.
Production Status O3
Outage – extended until October 31 due to a defective pipe connected to the reactor.
Why is the restart date being postponed?
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We are in the final phase of the work. All that remains is final checks, restoration of the facility, and extensive testing.
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The fact that most of the critical steps have been completed is entirely due to the flexibility and solution-oriented approach demonstrated by our employees and suppliers. They are working hard to ensure that Oskarshamn 3 (O3) will soon be able to supply electricity to the community again.
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Safety is always our top priority. All work is being carried out in a careful and structured manner before the plant is put back into operation.
Why has the date been postponed several times?
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With such a complex repair project as this, obstacles can arise along the way that force us to adjust the schedule. We always try to provide as accurate estimates as possible, but sometimes these need to be revised as we get closer to the finish line.
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We become more confident about the restart the closer we get. The specified start time is our best estimate at this point.
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It is our responsibility to inform the market (NordPool) when we have such a date.
What happens after the defective pipe has been repaired?
- After the repair, we will restore the facility according to standard procedures. This will take approximately two weeks, which is included in our restart plans. O3 will supply electricity until at least 2045.
Will the extended shutdown have consequences for electricity prices?
- It's all about supply and demand. We have a more complex electricity system than before. This makes it harder to pinpoint the exact consequences. When supply changes, so does the price structure. What these changes will look like depends on a number of factors: the current situation for solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, as well as the needs of neighboring countries.
Does this affect the possibility of extending the lifetime operation of O3?
- The fewer reactors there are, the greater the sensitivity to disruptions. It is therefore important that the nuclear power fleet provides stability and can handle unplanned shutdowns. -We plan to operate O3 until 2045 and are investigating the conditions for operating the plant for another twenty years.