Fessenheim nuclear plant decommissioning finally set to start
Summary
France's energy company EDF is about to start taking apart the Fessenheim nuclear power plant. The project will cost €1.4 billion and is expected to take 22 years to complete. The plant, which began operating in 1971, has been closed since 2020 due to safety concerns.Key Facts
- The Fessenheim nuclear plant is located on the border between France and Germany.
- It has two reactors and is the oldest nuclear facility in France.
- The plant operated for 43 years before shutting down in 2020.
- Safety problems were a main reason for closing the plant.
- EDF, France’s main electricity company, will handle the dismantling.
- The decommissioning project costs about €1.4 billion.
- The process is expected to last 22 years.
- The project includes carefully taking apart and disposing of the nuclear equipment.
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