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Spain Authorizes Almaraz Nuclear Reactors to Run Until June 2030

The government approved the short extension after the safety regulator cleared continued operation and signalled that Spain must reshape its nuclear decommissioning timetable.

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El Gobierno renueva la autorización para la central nuclear de Almaraz hasta junio del 2030
Vista panorámica de la Central Nuclear de Almaraz.

Overview

  • The Boletín Oficial del Estado published a ministerial order authorizing both Almaraz reactors to remain in service at least until 8 June 2030.
  • The decision overrides previously scheduled shutdowns that had set Unit I to close in November 2027 and Unit II in October 2028.
  • The ministry acted after the Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear gave technical clearance in mid‑July and the plant’s three owners formally requested an extension in October.
  • Extending Almaraz is expected to force a revision of Spain’s staggered closure plan so Enresa can avoid overlapping dismantling work at Ascó I, Cofrentes and other sites.
  • Any operation beyond 2030 will require unanimous agreement of all AIE partners or an authorised change of ownership, and fiscal demands over levies remain an outstanding political issue.