Germany’s federal ministry of the economy and climate protection has reached an agreement with the operators of the Neckarwestheim-2 and Isar-2 nuclear power plants on their potential prolonged operation beyond 31 December 2022.
The ministry said in a statement on Tuesday (27 September) that the two plants in southern Germany will be considered as operational reserve after the end of the year, but operators EnBW and PreussenElektra will need to do “everything necessary” to make sure continued operation is possible.
The ministry said in a statement on Tuesday (27 September) that the two plants in southern Germany will be considered as operational reserve after the end of the year, but operators EnBW and PreussenElektra will need to do “everything necessary” to make sure continued operation is possible.
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