The nuclear power stations in Belgium
Belgium has 7 nuclear power plants: 4 in Doel and 3 in Tihange. The 5 operational Belgian nuclear power plants together produce about a third of the country's total electricity consumption, without CO₂ emissions. 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 3 nuclear power plants in Doel and 2 in Tihange, and the safe decommissioning of Doel 3 and Tihange 2.
Electrabel is responsible for the safe and professional operation of the 3 nuclear power plants in Doel and 2 in Tihange, and the safe decommissioning of 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. These reactors with pressurized water are among the safest in the world. The 3 reactors in production have a total capacity of 1929 MW. Doel 3, with a capacity of 1006 MW, was taken out of service on September 23, 2022. The Doel plant accounted for around a quarter of Belgium's total electricity production in 2022.
The Tihange nuclear power station
The Tihange nuclear power plant is located in Huy, along the right bank of the Meuse. The site houses 3 pressurized water reactors (PWR). These reactors are among the safest in the world. The 2 reactors in production have a total capacity of 2000 MW. Tihange 2, with a capacity of 1008 MW, was taken out of service on January 31, 2023. The Tihange plant accounted for around a quarter of Belgium's total electricity production in 2022.