Danube water level rising: Another Paks nuclear plant turbine may restart
- Published on 10/08/2026 - 15:26 GMT+2•Updated 15:33 The phased reactivation of the previously shut-down capacity has begun at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, after the level of the River Danube started to rise.
- Once the river had climbed back above the critical low recorded a week earlier, it became possible for one turbine to start producing electricity again from Monday evening.
- The reconnection is taking place under strict technical and safety conditions.
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- Published on 10/08/2026 - 15:26 GMT+2•Updated 15:33 The phased reactivation of the previously shut-down capacity has begun at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, after the level of the River Danube started to rise.
- Once the river had climbed back above the critical low recorded a week earlier, it became possible for one turbine to start producing electricity again from Monday evening.
- The reconnection is taking place under strict technical and safety conditions.
Sources: Euronews