European Nuclear Industry Welcomes Almaraz Decision, Calls For Spain To Rethink Phaseout Plans
Madrid announces lifetime extension, but sticks to controversial shutdown plans
Marta Ugalde
Spain Approves Almaraz Nuclear Station Lifetime Extension In Light Of Energy Crisis
Statement also confirms government has not changed plans to shut down nuclear fleet by 2035
Spain Will Depend More On Imported Energy If It Follows Plan To Shut Nuclear Plants, Says Foro Nuclear
Industry group says reactor fleet supplied around 19% of electricity needs in 2025
Spanish Industry Group Foro Nuclear Urges Country To Align With EU On Calls Against Plant Closures
New president Marta Ugalde says nuclear is part of climate and energy solutions
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