Paks Nuclear Power Plant
Coverage of Paks Nuclear Power Plant in the Nexus archive.
- Dry Danube River threatens nuclear power in Romania, Hungary
The Dry Danube River is threatening nuclear power operations in Romania and Hungary. Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant is operating at 10% capacity due to insufficient cooling water, while Romania's military detonated a rock outcrop to enhance water flow to the Cernavoda plant.
- Hungary faces energy crunch as drought shuts down Paks nuclear plant, PM says
Hungary faces a severe energy crisis as drought forces the shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which supplies 40% of the country's electricity. Prime Minister Péter Magyar warned of potential emergency conditions and urged energy conservation measures, including reduced industrial and household electricity use during peak hours.
- Hungarian Nuclear Plant to Cut Block 2 Capacity 50% for Repairs
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant will reduce Block 2's capacity by 50% for repairs. The control room of the plant was photographed by Akos Stiller for Bloomberg.