Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant
Summary
Romania has stopped operations at its only nuclear power plant because low water levels in the Danube River prevent proper cooling of the reactors. The drought affecting much of Europe has also led Hungary to partially shut its nuclear plant and take measures to maintain water flow for cooling.Key Facts
- Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear plant depends on Danube River water for cooling its reactors.
- Low river levels forced Romania to shut down both reactors at Cernavoda.
- The plant usually provides about 20% of Romania’s electricity.
- Romania tried spending over 2 million euros to keep water flowing, including altering riverbed features.
- Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, also cooled by the Danube, is partially shut down but still operating.
- Hungary is building structures and using barges to raise water levels near Paks plant.
- Low Danube flows have caused problems for shipping along the river’s nearly 3,000 km length.
- European energy ministries urge citizens and industries to use electricity responsibly due to the power supply challenges.
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