🇫🇷 MASSIVE JELLYFISH SWARM SHUTS DOWN FRANCE’S LARGEST NUCLEAR PLANT A “massive and unpredictable” swarm of jellyfish has forced the shutdown of four reactors at the Gravelines nuclear plant in northern France. The invertebrates clogged filter drums at the site’s pumping stations, which draw cooling water from the North Sea. Units 2, 3, and 4 shut down late Sunday, followed by Unit 6 on Monday morning. EDF says there’s no safety risk, but power production for 5 million homes is halted while crews clear the blockage. Warmer waters may be fueling jellyfish blooms. Source: Sky News
Mario Nawfal
Mario Nawfal20.12.2024
🇫🇷 FRANCE CONNECTS FIRST NEW NUCLEAR REACTOR SINCE 1999 After 25 years of delays and cost overruns soaring from $3.3 billion to over $13 billion, EDF’s Flamanville-3 reactor is finally set to join the grid. This long-awaited addition will generate 1,650 megawatts of low-carbon electricity—enough to power 1.5 million homes—and strengthen France’s position as Europe’s nuclear energy leader. France’s 56 nuclear reactors already provide over two-thirds of its electricity, making it a key player in Western Europe’s energy stability. Source: Bloomberg
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