Our country has 7 nuclear power plants: 4 in Doel and 3 in Tihange. The 5 units in production together produce about a third of our electricity, without CO₂ emissions. Read on and discover even more reasons why nuclear energy is important to our country.
The nuclear power station of Doel is located in the port of Antwerp, on the banks of the Scheldt. The 3 operational reactors together produce about 15% of the electricity we need in Belgium.
The Tihange nuclear power plant is located in Huy, along the right bank of the Meuse. Here, 2 reactors are running at full capacity to cover 15% of Belgium's electricity needs. Read more about the reactors, their characteristics, history and future.
Electrabel operates nuclear power plants in Belgium at Doel and Tihange in complete safety. This way nuclear power will contribute to a safe, reliable, affordable, and climate-friendly energy supply.
Safety is the number one priority in the Belgian nuclear power plants. Find out the many ways in which Electrabel and its partners ensure nuclear safety. The nuclear power plants are also highly secure. You can't just wander in!
That white plume above the cooling tower? That's water vapor. No CO₂ is released during the production of nuclear energy. In this way, nuclear energy contributes to achieving Belgium's climate objectives. Nuclear power production does create radioactive waste, however. Discover how we handle it safely and professionally.
Electrabel is the operator of the Belgian nuclear power plants. An important task that we don't carry out on our own. Meet the various players: From the Belgian research centre in Mol to the international regulatory authorities.
Electrabel is the operator of the Belgian nuclear power plants. The corporation is part of the ENGIE Group, which is active worldwide in the energy and services sector. Together we work on the energy transition. Towards a 100% carbon-free world!
The nuclear activities of ENGIE in Belgium are managed by a separate business unit Nuclear, with Thierry Saegeman as Chief Executive Officer. He leads the business unit together with the following Executive Committee.
The company Electrabel is part of the ENGIE Group, which is working on the transition to a carbon-neutral world in 20 countries worldwide. Meet the members of the Board of Directors.
Looking for news about our nuclear power plants? On this page we collect all news articles.
Tihange 2 permanently shut down
31/01/2023
On January 31 at 22:45, Electrabel has permanently disconnected the Tihange 2 reactor from the high-voltage grid, in accordance with the Act of 31 January 2003 on the gradual phase-out of nuclear energy for industrial electricity production. Tihange 2 is the second Belgian nuclear power plant to stop producing electricity for good. The first activities related to the post operational phase and subsequent dismantling will begin.
Doel 3 is permanently shut down
23/09/2022
- Doel
On September 23 2022 at 21h31, Electrabel has permanently disconnected the Doel 3 reactor from the high-voltage grid, in accordance with the Act of 31 January 2003 on the gradual phase-out of nuclear energy for industrial electricity production. This means Doel 3 is the first Belgian nuclear power plant to stop producing electricity for good. The first activities related to the post operational phase and subsequent dismantling will begin.
New edition of Doelbewust & Tihange Contact
23/06/2022
- Doel
- Tihange
You can read the latest edition of the information magazine Doelbewust and Tihange Contact here.
New edition of Doelbewust & Tihange Contact
04/02/2022
- Doel
- Tihange
You can read the latest edition of the information magazine Doelbewust and Tihange Contact here.
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