Poland to Start Work on First Nuclear Plant After EU Nod

Poland will start work on its first nuclear power plant after gaining approval from the European Union, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

The country has sought the green light for around 60 billion zloty ($16.5 billion) in public aid for the landmark project, which is expected to cost a total of 192 billion zloty. The approval will allow Poland to sign agreements with US-based Westinghouse Electric Co. and Bechtel Group Inc. to build the plant, which will be located on the Baltic Sea coast.