Construction of Six New EPR2 Nuclear Reactors by EDF
Sector: Nuclear • Location: France
Source: Modern Ghana
The project involves the construction of six new generation EPR2 nuclear reactors with a total capacity of just under 10,000 Megawatts. These reactors will be built in three pairs at three existing nuclear plants: Penly, Gravelines, and Bugey. The construction costs are estimated at about €73 billion, with commissioning planned between 2038 and 2044.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- France
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Modern Ghana
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Description | The project involves the construction of six new generation EPR2 nuclear reactors with a total capacity of just under 10,000 Megawatts. These reactors will be built in three pairs at three existing nuclear plants: Penly, Gravelines, and Bugey. The construction costs are estimated at about €73 billion, with commissioning planned between 2038 and 2044. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | France |
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Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-04 |
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