Doel 3 is permanently shut down
On September 23, Electrabel has permanently disconnected the Doel 3 reactor from the high-voltage grid, in accordance with the Act of 31 January 2003 on the gradual phase-out of nuclear energy for industrial electricity production. This means Doel 3 is the first Belgian nuclear power plant to stop producing electricity for good. The first activities related to the post operational phase and subsequent dismantling will begin.
24/09/2022
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ENGIE signs an agreement with the Belgian government on the extension of Tihange 3 and Doel 4 nuclear reactors and all obligations related to nuclear waste
29/06/2023
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Are the nuclear power plants of Electrabel obsolete?
Last week, Thierry Saegeman, Chief Nuclear Officer of Electrabel, went to the Federal Parliament to explain the situation with regard to the deterioration of the concrete in some of the nuclear power plants. Here’s a summary in 3 questions of what he said.
12/10/2018