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Hungary's Paks Nuclear Plant Gradually Restarts as Danube Levels Rise

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant is gradually restarting operations after a temporary shutdown due to low water levels in the Danube River.
  • Four of the plant's eight turbines are back online, producing over 800 megawatts of electricity, with seven of the eight cooling water pumps also operational.
  • The restart follows recent rainfall that raised the Danube's water level and ongoing construction work at the facility.

Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant is returning to service after a temporary halt caused by low water levels in the Danube River. Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Sunday that four of the plant's eight turbines have been reactivated, with electricity production exceeding 800 megawatts. Seven of the eight pumps crucial for cooling water circulation are also operational.

The shutdown, necessitated by drought conditions affecting the Danube, was a precautionary measure. Recent rainfall has since raised the river's water level, allowing for the gradual resumption of operations. The plant's management has been undertaking construction work alongside the cooling water security measures.

The electricity production on Sunday morning was over 800 megawatts.

— Péter MagyarHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar speaking at a press conference in Paks on Sunday.

Magyar stated that the full return to normal operations is planned by Wednesday. The Paks plant, Hungary's sole nuclear power facility, plays a significant role in the country's energy supply.

Seven of the eight pumps that serve the cooling water security are already working.

— Péter MagyarHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar speaking at a press conference in Paks on Sunday.
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