Torness

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fusion
gptkbp:capacity 1,190 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact reduced carbon emissions
gptkbp:collaboration nuclear safety
gptkbp:collaborations universities
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1988
gptkbp:community_engagement active
gptkbp:community_feedback considered in operations
gptkbp:community_partnerships strong
gptkbp:community_support local initiatives
gptkbp:construction_cost £1.5 billion
gptkbp:cooling_system once-through cooling
gptkbp:development highly skilled
gptkbp:disbandment_date gptkb:2030
gptkbp:electrification approximately 7 TWh per year
gptkbp:emergency_services conducted regularly
in place
coordinated with local authorities
gptkbp:emissions_standard low carbon
gptkbp:energy_transition supports energy transition.
gptkbp:environmental_concerns aligned with UK policy
gptkbp:environmental_impact monitored
conducted regularly
gptkbp:fuel_economy improved over time
gptkbp:fuel_type on-site
uranium
low enriched uranium
part of nuclear fuel cycle
gptkbp:funding allocated
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades planned
gptkbp:grid_position gptkb:National_Grid
gptkbp:grid_supply electricity to homes
gptkbp:has_units 2
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gptkbp:international_relations advanced
influences nuclear policy
gptkbp:investment ongoing
gptkbp:is_monitored_by ongoing
gptkbp:local_economy supports
gptkbp:location gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:operational_history over 30 years
gptkbp:operator gptkb:EDF_Energy
gptkbp:owner gptkb:British_Energy
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:stable
contributes to energy independence
part of UK energy mix
gptkbp:public_perception mixed
gptkbp:public_reaction available online
gptkbp:reactor_lifespan designed for 40 years
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Office_for_Nuclear_Regulation
gptkbp:research gptkb:fusion
gptkbp:safety promoted
redundant safety systems
gptkbp:safety_measures conducted regularly
implemented regularly
complied with
gptkbp:safety_record good
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:suburb gptkb:East_Lothian
gptkbp:sustainability nuclear energy
gptkbp:tour available
gptkbp:training mandatory for staff
gptkbp:turbine_type Westinghouse design
gptkbp:type pressurized water reactor
gptkbp:waste_management regulated
managed responsibly
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_Energy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7