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Paks II construction moves ahead, Szijjártó says 2030 target 'realistic'

Paks II construction moves ahead, Szijjártó says 2030 target 'realistic'

Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó has said that with groundwork under way at the site of the planned sixth unit at the Paks nuclear power plant, a fresh project milestone has been reached.

New Nuclear 06 September 2023

Preparatory works begin at Paks II site

Preparatory works begin at Paks II site

Work has begun to construct the groundwater cut-off - an underground waterproof wall - around the area on Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant site where two new units are to be built. The wall will control the flow of groundwater into and out of the Paks II construction pit, once excavated.

New Nuclear 06 July 2023

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Hungary says Paks II work to start in July

Hungary says Paks II work to start in July

Hungary's Foreign and Trade Minister Peter Szijjártó said preparatory works would start for the Paks II nuclear power plant project in Hungary next month. It followed talks with Rosatom Director General Alexei Likhachev.

New Nuclear 07 June 2023

EC outlines approval grounds for Paks II contract amendments

EC outlines approval grounds for Paks II contract amendments

The European Commission says that its approval of the changes to the contracts for the Paks II project in Hungary was "strictly limited to its competence under the Euratom Treaty and is without prejudice to any further assessment based on other legal bases".

Nuclear Policies 30 May 2023

Hungary says Paks II contract amendment has EU approval

Hungary says Paks II contract amendment has EU approval

The European Commission has approved the amendment of contracts "to speed up the investment" for the new Russian-built Paks 2 nuclear power project, Hungary's foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has said.

New Nuclear 25 May 2023

Hungary and Belarus agree nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus agree nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation relating to the projects in both countries for new Russian VVER-1200 nuclear reactors.

Nuclear Policies 13 April 2023

Hungary and Russia amend Paks II nuclear project agreement

Hungary and Russia amend Paks II nuclear project agreement

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev have agreed on amendments to the construction and financing agreement for the Paks II nuclear power plant, following talks in Moscow.

New Nuclear 12 April 2023

Hungary expects Paks II by 2032, plans fresh Paks operating extension

Hungary expects Paks II by 2032, plans fresh Paks operating extension

Hungary's Energy Minister Csaba Lantos said the Paks II plant is now expected to be completed in 2032, which would be two years later than previously suggested.

New Nuclear 09 January 2023

Court dismisses Austrian lawsuit against Paks II

Court dismisses Austrian lawsuit against Paks II

The European General Court has dismissed a case brought by the Austrian government to annul the European Commission's decision to approve state aid for the Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary.

New Nuclear 01 December 2022

Construction licence issued for Paks II

Construction licence issued for Paks II

Hungary's National Atomic Energy Office has today granted a construction licence for two VVER-1200 reactors at the Paks II nuclear power plant site.

New Nuclear 26 August 2022