Un des six futurs réacteurs nucléaires EPR2 sera mis en service « d’ici 2038 », a annoncé l’Elysée ce lundi alors que l’horizon affiché jusqu’ici était 2035.
The French government now anticipates the first of six new EPR2 nuclear reactors to be operational by 2038, a delay from the previously stated target of 2035. The project's financing, which will include a state-backed loan covering at least half of the construction costs, was discussed. The government aims to finalize discussions with EDF and begin talks with the European Commission, targeting a final investment decision by EDF in 2026. The project is estimated to cost under €100 billion.
