Russia's Rosatom Says New Nuclear Plant in Hungary Would Be Able to Operate During Low Water Levels in Danube River
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The Danube Commission has sent Hungary that the blocking of the Danube waterway by the end of November for water supply works at the Paks nuclear power plant is not acceptable. The Austrian publication Der Standard writes that the Austrian steel group Voestalpine also warns that the restrictions affect its supply chains and generate costutory supmumehtae, in a competitive and so intense context.
Rosatom Confirms Paks Expansion Amid Danube Water Challenge | Science-Environment
Rosatom announced its plans to expand the Paks nuclear plant in Hungary, ensuring its operation during low Danube water levels. The €12.5 billion project, awarded to Rosatom without tender, faces delays and criticism regarding costs and feasibility. Discussions with Hungarian authorities are anticipated.
According to Alexei Likhachev, everything was taken into account when designing the project.
The Danube Commission has transmitted to Hungary that the lock of the navigable channel until the end of November, in the context of the works carried out [...]
The Paks bottom sill is not yet completely finished, but it is already serving well. The riverbed will be reinforced.
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