Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant on Sunday, according to Reuters. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The Paks nuclear power plant is the only nuclear power plant in Hungary, producing about half of the country's electricity. The shutdown may be related to planned maintenance, but the exact reasons have not been disclosed.
The prime minister's statement may raise concerns about the country's energy security, as the Paks plant plays a significant role in energy consumption. However, authorities may say that this measure is temporary and will not have a significant impact on energy supply.
According to Reuters, the shutdown will take place on Sunday. The exact reasons and consequences of this decision are still unknown, but experts suggest it could be due to planned maintenance or technical issues.
The Hungarian government had previously announced plans to expand the Paks plant, but this project is still under development. It is expected that the shutdown will be a temporary measure, and the impact on the country's energy balance will be limited.
According to information citing a Reuters source, this decision may be related to the country's energy strategy. However, official comments are not yet available.