The revised total estimate to complete decommissioning the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is $444 million (in 2021 dollars), according to an annual report on the status of funds submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by the former nuclear plant’s parent company.
Jean A. Fleming, vice president, regulatory and environmental affairs for Holtec Decommissioning International, submitted the report March 25. The financial data in the report is as of Dec. 31, 2021.
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