2021-09-08 09:55:00
NUCLEAR FOR FRANCE €12.4 BLN
ENERDATA - 7 Sep 2021 - The French Ministry of the Ecological Transition has granted an authorisation of exploitation to EDF for the 1,650 MWe Flamanville-3 nuclear EPR reactor in north-western France. The project, the first EPR reactor in France, was initially expected to be commissioned in 2013 at a cost of €3.3bn. Technical problems have led to significant delays and cost escalation. Construction time has tripled from 5 to more than 15 years and its cost has soared by more than 200% to €12.4bn (2015 euros and excluding interim interest). In February 2020, EDF completed hot testing, paving the way for the fuel loading phase, which is expected at the end of 2022. In addition, the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) should be replaced in 2024. In March 2020, the French government allowed EDF to postpone the deadline for commissioning the reactor to 2024.
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2021, July, 30, 08:15:00
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UAE, FRANCE NUCLEAR COOPERATION
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U.S., FRANCE CLEAN ENERGY
Ensuring that these energy systems are efficient and reliable, integrating larger shares of renewables coupled with nuclear energy, which is a significant part of today’s electricity production in both our countries, will be crucial to accelerate energy transitions
