Localization is not the main indicator of the expansion of the Paks

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Localization is not the main indicator of the expansion of the Paks - manager

AtomInfo.Ru, PUBLISHED 18.11.2014

The degree of localization will be a "secondary" indicator during the construction of new nuclear power units at Paks NPP in Hungary.

The main task - to build the units on time, within budget and to a high technical level.

This, writes "Vilaggazdasag", said the Hungarian government commissioner for NPP Paks extension project A.Asodi, speaking at a seminar in Budapest Technical University.

According to him, the Russian side "is ready to provide 40% of localization," but this is not the most important factor: "The main goal for the new power units have been built within budget and on time at a high technical level."

Justifying the need for the construction of new units, A.Asodi said: "It is risky to count (in the future) on cheap imports of electricity."

Currently, the share of imports in the Hungarian energy mix is 30%. Country purchases electricity, mainly in the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany.

Topics: East Europe, Hungary

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