The Dutch government is “clearly warming” to nuclear energy again after it undertook several initiatives in recent weeks to ensure atomic power can remain one of its low-carbon energy sources, Petroleum Economist reported.

The country’s only nuclear power station, the single-unit Borssele, began commercial operation in 1973 and is set to shut down in 2033. It produces about 3.1% of the country’s electricity production, according to International Atomic Energy Agency statistics.

“The government has now started to assess the legal framework for extending the plant’s lifetime by another 10-20 years, the first step towards keeping it open for longer,” Petroleum Economist said.