PM strikes "preliminary deal" on keeping two nuclear reactors open beyond 2025 | VRT NWS: news

The Belgian government has clinched a deal with energy suppliers Engie-Electrabel about the nuclear plants of Doel 4 and Tihange 3, Belgium's youngest nuclear plants. While all of Belgium's other nuclear plants will be closed forever in 2025, the lifetime of Doel 4 and Tihange 3 will be extended with 10 years, from 2026 to 2036. The talks between Engie and the government still have to continue, a final deal should be reached by the end of the year.