The Asco-1 and Almaraz-1 nuclear power plants in Spain have rescheduled their next refuelling outages because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Madrid-based industry group Foro Nuclear said.
Refuelling of Asco-1, in Catalonia, eastern Spain, was scheduled to begin on 18 April and end on 28 April. Foro Nuclear did not give any new schedule.
Refuelling at Almaraz-1, in central Spain, was due to begin on 29 March. Foro Nuclear said a shorter refuelling outage has been scheduled to begin on 14 April.
Refuelling of Asco-1, in Catalonia, eastern Spain, was scheduled to begin on 18 April and end on 28 April. Foro Nuclear did not give any new schedule.
Refuelling at Almaraz-1, in central Spain, was due to begin on 29 March. Foro Nuclear said a shorter refuelling outage has been scheduled to begin on 14 April.
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