Santa Maria de Garona

Reactor: BWR

Location: Santa María de Garoña, Burgos, Spain

1966 Construction began on Unit 1

1971 Unit 1 commissioned for commercial use

2009         Nuclenor, the plant's operator, had sought a ten-year extension, which was supported by
                  Spain's Nuclear Safety Council. The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade compromised,
                  extending the operating license for an additional four years.