Electrabel, the Belgian subsidiary of Engie, is preparing to stop its work to extend the life of two of its Belgian nuclear reactors.
According to
L'Écho
, the group
"on Tuesday indicated to its employees its intention to interrupt all LTO projects (long-term operations) linked to the extension of Belgian nuclear power"
.
Asked by
Le Figaro
, Engie confirms not to incur the expenditure on the large investments necessary for the extension, such as the order of new fuel.
Electrabel operates two nuclear power plants, Doel and Tihange, each of which has a reactor that it would be possible to keep in operation beyond 2030.
Read also:
Engie: a strategy still under construction
Engie is facing a particularly difficult situation in Belgium.
The ruling coalition, which brings together Socialists, Liberals and Greens, supported by the Christian Democrats, has agreed on the total phase-out of nuclear power in Belgium by 2025, which is also provided for by a 2003 law. left a way out to extend
This article is for subscribers only.
You still have 74% to discover.
Subscribe: 1 € the first month
Can be canceled at any time
Enter your email
Already subscribed?
Log in