Slovenia says that financing conditions for a new reactor unit at the Krško nuclear power station look favourable as the country begins planning for the potential unit before a national referendum on its development no later than early 2028.

The Slovenian government said it will proceed with a national spatial plan (NSP) for the plant, which would provide all the details regarding the location of the new reactor, financing, technology and suppliers.

Speaking to media after the announcement of the NSP, Slovenia’s prime minister Robert Golob said that a second report from the country’s Ministry of Finance highlighted the importance of financing for any potential new reactor.