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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Spain's 1,000 MW Almaraz II nuclear plant back online

MADRID, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Spain's 1,000-megawatt Almaraz II nuclear power station was working at full power on Monday after being reconnected to the grid on Saturday following an unscheduled halt last week, a plant spokeswoman said.

The plant in southwestern Spain was disconnected last Tuesday due to a problem with the main turbine.

Data from national grid operator REE (REE.MC) and the CSN nuclear agency showed that seven of Spain's eight reactors were working normally and generating 6,368 MW between them, or 17.2 percent of total demand.

The 1,000 MW Almaraz I plant is currently refueling.

Spain's largest electricity utility Iberdrola (IBE.MC) has a 53-percent stake in both Alamaraz I and II, while number-two supplier Endesa (ELE.MC)(ENEI.MI) owns 36 percent and Gas Natural-owned Union Fenosa (GAS.MC) the remaining 11 percent.

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