Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS) participating in a one-day security exercise

2025-06-04

Fredericton, N.B. - The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS) will participate in a one-day evaluated security exercise on June 5, 2025.

This exercise will involve the Station's Nuclear Security Response Team, along with local, provincial, and national emergency services organizations.

Taking place at the Point Lepreau site, the exercise will test security contingency procedures as required by the Canadian Nuclear Safety and Control Act. These exercises demonstrate the Station’s preparedness for any potential security events.

Residents may hear radio communications simulating a security event and may see drones used for aerial coordination and observation. Please rest assured that these activities are part of the planned exercise, and there is no cause for concern.

In partnership with regional, provincial, national, and international emergency services agencies, the exercise will be evaluated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) as part of the Station's ongoing commitment to the safety and security of its facilities, employees, and surrounding communities.

Chris Field, Manager of Emergency Services for Point Lepreau Generating Station, emphasized: "The exercise will test and demonstrate the collaborative effectiveness, readiness, and decision-making of NB Power and our emergency services partners."

“We are proud to work together with industry peers and local, provincial, and federal emergency services to ensure the effectiveness of our security plans,” he added.

NB Power remains committed to the highest standards of security and safety, continuing to operate the plant in a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner.

About the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station

The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, with a net capacity of 660 megawatts, serves as a cornerstone of the New Brunswick electrical grid, providing safe, and low-cost electricity for customers where and when they need it.

MEDIA CONTACT: Dominique Couture at 506-377-8057 or dcouture@nbpower.com.