South Texas Nuclear Generating Station, Nuclear power plant in Matagorda County, Texas.
The South Texas Nuclear Generating Station is a nuclear power plant in Matagorda County with two pressurized water reactors that operate side by side. The facility connects to the state's electricity grid to supply power across a wide region of Texas.
The first reactor began operations in 1988, with the second unit starting just one year later in 1989. This marked Texas's transition into nuclear electricity generation on a significant scale.
The power station employs over 1,200 workers from surrounding communities, making it one of the largest employers in Matagorda County.
The facility is located in a rural area with limited public access for visitors to explore the grounds. The best views come from nearby roads that pass close to the site and provide distant perspectives of the plant.
The station relies on a large cooling reservoir of roughly 7,000 acres where water circulates to regulate reactor temperatures. This body of water has become a spot where local residents can fish, blending industrial operations with recreational opportunities.
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