Hungary's prime minister said the Paks nuclear power plant could be shut down this weekend. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The Paks nuclear plant is Hungary's only nuclear power station and provides a significant portion of the country's electricity. According to the prime minister, the need to shut down the plant may be due to technical faults.
This situation could affect Hungary's energy security, as the Paks plant supplies about half of the country's electricity consumption. Authorities are taking all necessary measures to restore the plant's operation.
According to Reuters, the prime minister discussed the issue at a government meeting. He noted that shutting down the plant would put additional strain on the country's energy system.
Currently, technical specialists are carrying out necessary repair work to continue the operation of the Paks plant. Whether the plant will be completely shut down or continue operating will become clear in the coming days.