HEP Explains Electricity Plan Amid Krško Nuclear Plant Output Reduction

The Krško Nuclear Power Plant, a joint facility supplying both Slovenia and Croatia, will reduce its reactor power to 80% due to high temperatures on the Sava River. This temporary measure is necessary to comply with environmental regulations limiting the river's temperature increase.

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In the event of a shutdown of production from NE Krško, HEP would secure the required quantities of electricity by engaging production from other available own production sources and purchasing the remaining quantities of electricity on the wholesale market.

Croatian energy company HEP stated that if the plant were to halt operations entirely, it would secure the necessary electricity through its own production sources and purchases on the wholesale market. The Croatian Ministry of Economy confirmed that both governments are actively working to ensure the plant's continued stable and safe operation.

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We are in constant communication with the Slovenian side and jointly monitoring the situation to preserve the safety of production and electricity supply.

The plant, a joint venture between Slovenia's GEN energija and Croatia's HEP, operates on a cost-recovery basis without profit or loss, supplying electricity equally to both partners. It began commercial operation in 1983. The reduction in power is a planned and controlled step, with the plant aiming to return to full capacity once environmental conditions permit.

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Due to the continuation of exceptional hydrological and meteorological conditions on the Sava River, NEK will, as announced, begin a gradual reduction of reactor power during the night to Thursday. In the first step, the power will be reduced to 80%.