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Belgium / Nuclear Group Welcomes Reactor Deal, But Calls For Phaseout Law To Be Abolished

By David Dalton
4 July 2023

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Nuclear Group Welcomes Reactor Deal, But Calls For Phaseout Law To Be Abolished
The operating lifetime of the Doel-3 unit at the Doel nuclear power station will be extended. Courtesy Engie.
An agreement signed with nuclear operator Engie to extend the use of two of Belgium’s commercial nuclear reactors by 10 years will increase energy security and help in the fight against climate change, but will not be enough unless the government abolishes a 2003 law calling for the phaseout of all reactors, the Belgian Nuclear Forum said.

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