Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant | |
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Country | Iran |
Location | Darkhovin |
Coordinates | 30°42′28″N 48°22′48″E / 30.70778°N 48.38000°E |
Status | Construction started |
Construction began | 2022 |
Owner(s) | Nuclear Power Production & Development Co. of Iran |
Operator(s) | Nuclear Power Production & Development Co. of Iran |
Power generation | |
Units planned | 1 × 360 MW |
Units under const. | 1 × 360 MW |
The Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant (also known as Esteghlal Nuclear Power Plant or Karoon) is a planned nuclear power plant located in Khuzestan province, Iran about 70 kilometers south of Ahvaz at the Karun river. Construction of one reactor has started. Some other projects on this site were cancelled. It's built by Masna.