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EC outlines approval grounds for Paks II contract amendments

EC outlines approval grounds for Paks II contract amendments

The European Commission says that its approval of the changes to the contracts for the Paks II project in Hungary was "strictly limited to its competence under the Euratom Treaty and is without prejudice to any further assessment based on other legal bases".

Nuclear Policies 30 May 2023

Hungary says Paks II contract amendment has EU approval

Hungary says Paks II contract amendment has EU approval

The European Commission has approved the amendment of contracts "to speed up the investment" for the new Russian-built Paks 2 nuclear power project, Hungary's foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has said.

New Nuclear 25 May 2023

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Hungary and Belarus agree nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus agree nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation relating to the projects in both countries for new Russian VVER-1200 nuclear reactors.

Nuclear Policies 13 April 2023

Hungary and Russia amend Paks II nuclear project agreement

Hungary and Russia amend Paks II nuclear project agreement

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev have agreed on amendments to the construction and financing agreement for the Paks II nuclear power plant, following talks in Moscow.

New Nuclear 12 April 2023

Hungary expects Paks II by 2032, plans fresh Paks operating extension

Hungary expects Paks II by 2032, plans fresh Paks operating extension

Hungary's Energy Minister Csaba Lantos said the Paks II plant is now expected to be completed in 2032, which would be two years later than previously suggested.

New Nuclear 09 January 2023

Court dismisses Austrian lawsuit against Paks II

Court dismisses Austrian lawsuit against Paks II

The European General Court has dismissed a case brought by the Austrian government to annul the European Commission's decision to approve state aid for the Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary.

New Nuclear 01 December 2022

Construction licence issued for Paks II

Construction licence issued for Paks II

Hungary's National Atomic Energy Office has today granted a construction licence for two VVER-1200 reactors at the Paks II nuclear power plant site.

New Nuclear 26 August 2022

IAEA praises Hungary’s progress in emergency preparedness

IAEA praises Hungary’s progress in emergency preparedness

The International Atomic Energy Agency says Hungary has taken "significant steps to improve its preparedness for nuclear and radiological emergencies" since an initial IAEA Emergency Preparedness Review in 2016.

Regulation & Safety 08 July 2022

Hungary bolsters energy diplomacy

Hungary bolsters energy diplomacy

The Hungarian government has organised energy issues, including the Paks II project, to be under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, citing the changing situation in energy as well as around the project to build a Russian-supplied nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 27 May 2022

Hungary and Rosatom push ahead on Paks II nuclear project

Hungary and Rosatom push ahead on Paks II nuclear project

Hungary says that Russia’s Rosatom has given reassurances that "in terms of technology they are able to complete the project", with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó looking forward to the construction entering its next phase.

New Nuclear 06 May 2022