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Mađarska počinje gradnju nuklearke „Pakš 2“: Srbiji otvorena vrata za učešće
Za novu nuklearku pripremni radovi počeli su još pre dve godine, a izlivanje prvog betona danas će svečano obeležiti početak gradnje petog reaktora nove nuklearke.
TL;DR
- Construction of the fifth reactor at the Paks nuclear power plant has begun, with preparatory work starting two years prior.
- The "Paks 2" project will add two new reactors, each with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts, built by the Russian company Rosatom.
- Hungary's current nuclear power capacity is 2,000 megawatts from four reactors, which already accounts for over 36% of its energy mix.
- The expansion is expected to double the share of nuclear energy in Hungary's energy mix.
- Nuclear energy is credited with providing Hungary with the cheapest electricity in Europe.
- The new reactors are expected to help Hungary reduce its gas consumption by 40% and annual carbon dioxide emissions by one-third.
- Despite EU approval of Rosatom, Hungary faces EU pressure over energy cooperation with Russia but intends to protect its economic interests.
- Local support for the project is high, with 86% of the population in and around Paks favoring nuclear energy development, citing high safety standards.
- Paks Nuclear Power Plant is located 100 kilometers from Budapest and currently covers 45% of Hungary's electricity consumption.
- Hungary and Serbia are expanding energy cooperation, including a joint electricity exchange (ADEKS) and plans for new power line connections.
- Serbia has expressed interest in acquiring a 5-10% stake in the new Paks nuclear power plant.