Missouri eyes nuclear expansion at Callaway as power demand climbs

By: Jana Rose Schleis

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 1,347

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Driving through the winding roads of Callaway County, often visible in the distance is a massive, 553-foot-tall concrete structure emitting what looks like white clouds.

“A lot of people think that’s smoke coming out of the top; it is not. That is water vapor,” said Travis Hart, manager of the Callaway nuclear power plant that produces 15% of Missouri’s electricity.

“The next structure that you see, this big rounded dome … that is the reactor …

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