EPZ Vision 2033 – A Strategy For Dutch Nuclear Energy The “EPZ vision on nuclear energy in the Netherlands after 2033” (Visie EPZ op kernenergie in Nederland na 2033) is a key strategy document recently published by the Dutch nuclear operator EPZ, ENS Corporate Member. The document (here available in the Dutch version) explains EPZ’s…
EPZ Welcomes The Dutch Government’s New Steps Forward On NPPs EPZ (ENS Corporate Member), the Dutch power company operating the Borssele nuclear power plant, welcomes the steps forward made by the country’s government to build new nuclear power plants in the Netherlands, and to extend the operating life of the existing plant. Last week, the Dutch…
IAEA Completed The OSART Mission At Borssele NPP An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts concluded an 18-day Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) mission to the Borssele Nuclear Power Plant on 9 February to review operational safety at the plant on the request of the Dutch government. The OSART team, including 12 experts…
EPZ Welcomes Control Room Simulator For On-Site Training Last week, EPZ (ENS Corporate Member) inaugurated the control room simulator to train operators at the Borssele nuclear power plant, in the Netherlands. This simulator, an exact copy of the control room in Borssele, was previously located in Essen, Germany. Due to the complete shutdown of all…
The Netherlands Taking Further Steps Towards Borssele Extension And SMR Investments The Dutch government has confirmed plans to extend the lifespan of its only commercial nuclear power plant beyond 2033 and to invest €20m in the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), as reported by NucNet. The Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth said…
ENS Webinar – Exploring LTO in Europe | Perspectives on Extending Nuclear Lifetimes to 80 Years Exploring LTO in Europe Perspectives on Extending Nuclear Lifetimes to 80 Years Across Europe, discussions are underway on the potential of extending the operational lifetime of nuclear power plants from 60 to 80 years. Following the U.S. experience, operators in…