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Reuters: Germany's Uniper says no plans to build new nuclear reactors in Sweden
Germany's Uniper says no plans to build new nuclear reactors in SwedenReuters
November 17, 2023 10:41 AM EST
STOCKHOLM, Nov 17 (Reuters) - German energy firm Uniper said on Friday it had no plans to build new reactors in Sweden, despite a big push by the government to encourage investment and expand the country's nuclear power production.
The centre-right government believes nuclear power is the best way to meet an expected surge in demand for electricity as industry and transport phase out fossil fuels.
Uniper is the majority owner of Sweden's Oskarshamn nuclear plant and has stakes in its other two plants, at Ringhals and Forsmark and was mentioned by Energy Minister Ebba Busch as a potential investor in new reactors.
"We do not have any plans currently to invest in new nuclear power," spokesperson Desiree Liljevall said.
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November 17, 2023 10:41 AM EST
STOCKHOLM, Nov 17 (Reuters) - German energy firm Uniper said on Friday it had no plans to build new reactors in Sweden, despite a big push by the government to encourage investment and expand the country's nuclear power production.
The centre-right government believes nuclear power is the best way to meet an expected surge in demand for electricity as industry and transport phase out fossil fuels.
Uniper is the majority owner of Sweden's Oskarshamn nuclear plant and has stakes in its other two plants, at Ringhals and Forsmark and was mentioned by Energy Minister Ebba Busch as a potential investor in new reactors.
"We do not have any plans currently to invest in new nuclear power," spokesperson Desiree Liljevall said.
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