US EditionNuclear: Green Light for the Operation of the Flamanville Rpd at Full Power
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The Nuclear Safety Authority authorizes EDF to increase the power of the EPR reactor in Flamanville, a key step towards its maximum operation.
Almost there with the EPR of Flamanville. He will finally be able to give the full measure of his abilities!
On 12 December, the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) granted EDF its approval to continue the expansion of the EPR reactor in Flamanville (Manche) beyond 80% of its rated power. This authorisation, provided for by the authorisation to start up the reactor, enables the operator to aim at achieving its full power and then complete the start-up test programme.
Since its start, the Flamanville EPR has never yet reached full power. But this anomaly will be corrected: the safety authority has just given its green light. The Flamanville EPR will reach its full power. The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) announced this Friday, December 12, 2025 that the EDF operator can now increase the power of the EPR reactor beyond 80% and continue to climb to 100% rated power. This green light i…
On Friday 12 December, the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR) gave its green light to the energy company EDF to increase the power of the EPR reactor by more than 80%...
The Autorité de sécurité nucléaire (ASNR) gave Friday its green light to the energyist EDF to increase beyond 80% the power of the EPR reactor in Flamanville (Manche), opening the way for a full-scale operation.
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