Wednesday, June 20, 2012

PPL shuts down nuclear reactor, due to water leak

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- PPL Susquehanna LLC (US:ppl) shut down Unit 1 reactor of the nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa on Tuesday to investigate the source of a minor water leak, said the company in a statement. PPL Susquehanna LLC is one of PPL Corp.'s generating affiliates. Timothy S. Rausch, PPL's chief nuclear officer, said that the leak does not affect the safety of the plant or public and the plant will return to service after needed repairs.

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