Media: Belgium Abandons Plan to Shut Down Nuclear Power Plants, Hopes to Extend Operation by 20 Years
Sputnik News, Brussels - The Belgian newspaper "Echo" reports that Belgium has abandoned its plan to shut down all nuclear power plants and hopes to extend the operating life of at least two nuclear reactors by 20 years.
Belgium previously planned to shut down all nuclear power plants and shift to renewable energy. However, under the impact of the EU energy crisis, this decision was adjusted, and the operation period of the Dukov reactor No. 4 and the Tihange nuclear reactor was extended by 10 years. However, on February 5, the Belgian government revised this decision again.
"The Belgian federal government is studying the possibility of extending the operational life of Belgian nuclear power plants. It is currently negotiating with Engie Energy Company regarding the extension of the operating period of the Dukov Reactor No. 4, the Tihange Reactor No. 3, and other reactors," said "Echo."
The Belgian Ministry of Energy issued a statement saying that the decision to delay is aimed at helping energy-intensive industries that need cheap nuclear energy.
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