Low Danube Water Levels Impact Nuclear Power Plants in Hungary and Romania

Hungary is constructing a dam on the Danube River to cool its Paks nuclear power plant, while Romania's sole nuclear power plant has been completely shut down due to critically low water levels in the river. These issues raise concerns about the future expansion of nuclear energy in the region.

13 Aug, 15:06 — 13 Aug, 15:06

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Hungary Casts Doubt on Nuclear Plant Expansion After Danube Woes

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar cast doubt on the Russian-led expansion of the country’s sole nuclear power plant after the record-low level of the Danube river almost led to a full shutdown of the existing reactors.

By Zoltan Simon

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Hungary Casts Doubt on Nuclear Plant Expansion After Danube Woes

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Teljesen leállítják Románia egyetlen atomerőművét a Duna alacsony vízszintje miatt

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Low Danube Water Levels Impact Nuclear Power Plants in Hungary and Romania

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Hungary Casts Doubt on Nuclear Plant Expansion After Danube Woes

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Hungary Casts Doubt on Nuclear Plant Expansion After Danube Woes

Teljesen leállítják Románia egyetlen atomerőművét a Duna alacsony vízszintje miatt

Mađarska pregrađuje rijeku Dunav radi hlađenja nuklearne elektrane Paks

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