Belgium’s energy minister Mathieu Bihet told local media that the government is in talks with plant owners Engie-Electrabel regarding a possible life extension for the Tihange-1 and Doel-2 nuclear reactor units.

Speaking on the Belgian LN24 news channel following the permanent shutdown of the 962-MW Tihange-1 nuclear power plant on 30 September, Bihet said the government is working closely with all stakeholders, having technical discussions, which could also become “financial discussions.”