February 14, 2025 09:30 GMT
POWER: Vattenfall Won’t Decide on New Nuclear Power Before 2029
POWER
Vattenfall is unlikely to decide on new nuclear power investments before 2029, with the company evaluating options for large-scale and small modular reactors at Ringhals, the firm said, cited by the Swedish Herald.
- Desirée Comstedt, overseeing Vattenfall's new nuclear power development, stated to Svenska Dagbladet (SvD) that a decision is anticipated around 2029/2030.
- However, key permits, infrastructure planning, and risk-sharing agreements must be in place before moving forward.
- The Swedish government aims for a new nuclear power capacity of at least 2.5GW, equivalent to two large reactors, by 2035.
- Comstedt is optimistic about the potential for the first reactor to be operational by 2035.
100 words