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Embalse

Embalse is a town in Córdoba Province, Argentina. It lies on the shores of the Embalse Reservoir, a man-made lake created by damming a local watercourse for hydroelectric generation and water storage. The reservoir and surrounding landscape support agriculture, fishing, and tourism, making Embalse a regional hub for residents and visitors in the area.

The Embalse Nuclear Power Plant is located near the town and is a major feature of the

The town developed in connection with the dam and the power facilities. Its economy combines energy-related

regional
energy
infrastructure.
It
operates
a
CANDU-type
heavy-water
reactor,
which
uses
natural
uranium
as
fuel
and
heavy
water
as
a
moderator.
The
plant
was
commissioned
in
1984
and
is
operated
by
Nucleoeléctrica
Argentina
S.A.
In
the
2010s,
it
underwent
a
major
refurbishment
and
life-extension
program
to
upgrade
safety
systems
and
improve
reliability,
extending
its
operational
life.
employment,
services
for
residents,
and
tourism
tied
to
the
reservoir
and
the
broader
landscape
of
the
Córdoba
region.
Embalse
serves
as
a
practical
base
for
outdoor
recreational
activities,
including
boating
and
fishing,
and
as
a
gateway
to
the
nearby
lakes
and
hills
that
characterize
the
area.