Nuclear Shutdowns Leave Belgium Looking for Power

Uranium (Nuclear Minerals) / Nuclear Power - Economics, Design, & Industry

Date posted: 08/22/14

Vanessa Mock reports that closure of three nuclear power plants in Belgium leaves government fearing winter energy crunch. Belgian authorities are racing to map out emergency plans in case of a severe energy crunch this winter. The country could face energy shortfalls in the depths of winter after the sudden closure of three major nuclear power plants over the past months.\n\nTwo nuclear reactors, Doel 3 and Tihange 2, were closed in May after cracks appeared in the steel reactor casings, and another large plant, Doel 4, closed down on August 5 last year.