Wolf Creek Generating Station, Nuclear power plant in Coffey County, Kansas
Wolf Creek Generating Station is a nuclear power plant in Coffey County, Kansas, producing electricity since 1985. The facility contains a Westinghouse pressurized water reactor with a capacity exceeding 1200 megawatts and uses cooling water from nearby Coffey County Lake.
Construction began in the late 1970s, and the facility began commercial operation in 1985. The operating license has been extended to run until at least 2045, reflecting its continued importance to regional energy supply.
The plant stands as a technical landmark in a rural setting and shapes the landscape near Burlington. Local residents have adapted to its presence and regard it as part of their everyday environment.
The plant is located in a rural area with open fields and few buildings nearby. Visitors can view the large cooling towers and the facility from outside the security fences, but interior access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
The facility has logged over 10 million hours of safe work without any lost-time incidents, demonstrating its commitment to safety standards. Notably, a cyberattack on the plant's computer systems was attempted in 2017 but was successfully repelled, showing the operators' constant vigilance.
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