Will Spain rethink nuclear energy phase-out plan?

About this episode

This episode discusses the potential decision by the Spanish government regarding the future of the Almaraz nuclear power plant and the broader implications for nuclear energy in Spain.

A decision is expected later this year by the Spanish government on whether to award a three-year reprieve to Almaraz nuclear power plant's units 1 and 2. They are currently scheduled to be shut down in 2027 as part of the country's 2019 nuclear phase-out policy. In this episode we hear from Marta Ugalde, President of Spanish Nuclear Industry Forum, Foro Nuclear, about the current situation with nuclear energy in Spain, and what the future might hold for an industry which has a rich history s...

People in this episode

Guest: Marta Ugalde

Topics covered

• nuclear energy
• Spain
• energy policy
• nuclear power plants
• industry future

Keywords

• Spain
• nuclear energy
• Almaraz
• Marta Ugalde
• Foro Nuclear
• phase-out policy
• energy policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foro Nuclear

Places: Spain, Almaraz nuclear power plant

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