By Victor Duda
Almost 60% of the energy produced by Slovakia accounts for nuclear power plants, which, in turn, work exclusively on Russian nuclear fuel. This will no longer be after the international tender has been concluded for the supply of Slovenské Elektrárney "the only completely western alternative. " "Finding another nuclear fuel supplier for our power plants is an important step in strengthening the energy security of Slovakia.
Nuclear power plants are an important support in our country's energy balance, so I consider it extremely important to provide diversification Strychek, CEO of Slovenske Elektrární. The fuel must first undergo approval procedure specifically for use in Slovak nuclear reactors. Therefore, the first non -Russian supply of nuclear fuel will be received during the year.
Westinghouse Electric Company is an American nuclear energy company, but a contract with Slovakia was concluded with its Swedish subsidiary. The agreement corresponds to the purpose of the EU to terminate the dependence of Russian energy. While most EU sanctions are focused on fossil fuel, Slovakia was dependent on the aggressor state in the nuclear sector. We will remind, on July 31 it was reported that Slovakia will send Ukraine the first ordered Zuzana SAU 2.
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