French Regulator Begins Public Consultation On Generation II Nuclear Plant Operation
52 power reactors could stay online beyond their original 60-year lifespan
Penly
EDF Aiming For 70-Month Construction Target For New EPR2 Nuclear Plants
Schedule would see huge reduction from much-delayed Flamanville-3 project
France Says Nuclear Industry Will Be Major Contributor To Europe’s Electricity Production
Paris appears optimistic on outcome of European Commission’s state aid investigation
France Publishes Energy Roadmap That Confirms Plans For Six New Nuclear Power Plants
Strategy also includes option for eight more advanced EPR2 plants as part of major commitment to nuclear
EDF Says Provisional Cost Estimate For Six New-Generation EPR2 Nuclear Plants Is €72.8 Billion
Company says target date for commissioning first reactor at Penly is set for 2038
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