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Switzerland / Axpo Begins Project To Examine Operation Of Beznau Reactors Beyond 60 Years

By David Dalton
2 April 2024

Factors include integrity of central components and availability of personnel, suppliers and nuclear fuel

Axpo Begins Project To Examine Operation Of Beznau Reactors Beyond 60 Years
The Beznau nuclear power station has two pressurised water reactor units that began commercial operation in 1969 and 1972. Courtesy Axpo.
Swiss energy utility Axpo is considering operating its two-unit Beznau nuclear power station beyond 60 years and has begun a project to examine the “fundamental feasibility” of the plans.

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