The nuclear power stations in Belgium
Belgium has 7 nuclear power plants: 4 in Doel and 3 in Tihange. Nuclear energy is important for Belgium, for guaranteeing the electricity supply 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, for achieving the climate objectives, for the competitiveness of electricity prices and for local employment.
Electrabel is responsible for the safe and professional operation of the 2 nuclear power plants in Doel and 2 in Tihange, and the safe decommissioning of Doel 1, Doel 3 and Tihange 2.
Electrabel is responsible for the safe and professional operation of the 2 nuclear power plants in Doel and 2 in Tihange, and the safe decommissioning of Doel 1, Doel 3 and Tihange 2.
Doel Nuclear Power Station
The Doel nuclear power plant is located in the port of Antwerp, on the left bank of the river Scheldt. The site houses 4 reactors of the PWR type, built between 1969 and 1985. These pressurized water reactors are among the safest in the world.
The Tihange nuclear power station
The Tihange nuclear power plant is located in Huy, along the right bank of the Meuse. The site houses three pressurized water reactors (PWR) that have been built between 1969 an 1985. These reactors are among the safest in the world.