Belgium halts nuclear decommissioning, plans nationalization of reactors
By
mpweiher
More flour than flavour. There's a bagel in here, just not much of one.
Summary
Belgium will halt the decommissioning of its nuclear power plants, Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced. The government plans to negotiate with operator ENGIE over nationalizing the country's seven nuclear reactors. De Wever stated the move aims to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable energy while reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports and increasing control over domestic energy supply. ENGIE confirmed signing a letter of intent with the Belgian government to begin exclusive negotiations on the potential acquisition of the entire nuclear fleet.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThis government chooses safe, affordable, and sustainable energy.
With less dependence on fossil imports and more control over our own supply.
ENGIE said it signed a letter of intent with the Belgian government on exclusive negotiations.
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