Energy
Czech Republic Seeks to Extend Dukovany Reactor Life by 20 Years
Transmission towers lines near the cooling towers of the Dukovany nuclear power plant in Dukovany, Czech Republic.
Photographer: Milan Jaros/BloombergThe Czech Republic is seeking to extend the operating life of the Dukovany nuclear power station into the mid-2060s after safety analysis indicated the plant can run longer than originally planned.
Dukovany’s four reactors could run for a total of 80 years, according to Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlicek, meaning they could operate until around 2065 to 2067, subject to continued investment. Prior to the analysis, power utility CEZ AS had expected operations to last 60 years.