Decision on Paks block 4 lifespan could come by year’s end

The decision on extending the operating life of block 4 of Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant in Paks could be made by the end of the year, a national development ministry official was quoted as saying at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) most recent general assembly in Vienna on September 18-22.

Nuclear energy ensures a stable supply of electricity for consumers in Hungary and could cover a significant fraction of domestic energy demand in the future too, the ministry quoted state secretary for energy affairs András Aradszki as saying at the IAEA’s 61st general assembly, in a statement.

In his address, the state secretary noted that

the Paks upgrade project had received the necessary environmental protection permit as well as the site permit.