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Construction of Paks nuclear power plant enters new phase
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Work on the diaphragm wall for the expansion of Hungary’s nuclear power plant in Paks is under way, with groundwork under the sixth block set to begin in August, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Wednesday.
The finalisation of the necessary permits for the full groundwork is on schedule, Szijjártó said after talks with Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko in Budapest.
Energy cooperation between Hungary and Russia is a guarantee of Hungary’s energy security, Szijjártó told a joint press conference with Murashko.
“And this is not an ideological or political matter, but a purely physical one,” he added.
“The new nuclear plant in Paks is the long-term guarantee for the security of Hungary’s energy supply, therefore Hungary will never support any sanctions on the nuclear industry,” Szijjártó said.
He welcomed that a recent approval from the European Union has opened the door to speeding up the Paks project. This has allowed construction to begin on the diaphragm wall, while groundwork for block six is set to get under way next month, he added.
Also, the ground consolidation plans are currently being finalised, he said, adding that the finalisation of the permits and plans for the full groundwork was on schedule.