Posted on 09/19/2022 10:16:10 AM PDT by fluorescence
The operator of Germany's Isar 2 nuclear power plant has informed the government of a leak at the site, the Environment Ministry announced on Monday.
E.ON, one of Europe's largest energy network operators, has informed the federal government — as per German law — of the leak at the Isar 2 plant in Bavaria. The site had been planned to go offline at the end of the year under the country's plan to phase out nuclear power.
Though the damage to the reactor poses no threat to public safety, it does come at a time when the German government is hastily arranging its winter energy plan in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The subsequent plunge in energy imports from Russia since the conflict broke out has prompted a policy change in Berlin, with the government now planning to keep two of Germany's three remaining reactors, including Isar 2, on standby into 2023.
According to the ministry — officially the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection Ministry — a weeklong maintenance period was required in October at the plant, which is run by E.ON subsidiary PreussenElektra. During this period operations would stop entirely.
An spokesperson said E.ON was confident that a framework allowing Isar 2 to continue contributing toward Germany's power supply security beyond December 31 could be agreed with the federal government.
"Due to the necessary lead times, however, it is now necessary for the ongoing political discussions to quickly lead to a clear result and for all those involved to create planning security as quickly as possible," the spokesperson said.
Germany's Environment Ministry announced that, together with the Economic Affairs and Climate Action Ministry, it was "examining the new situation and its implications for the design and implementation of the standby reserve" of the Isar 2 site.
Some folks just need to freeze hungry in dark...
To get their minds thinking right.
Tis but a scratch.
One nuclear plant provides enough power to for 15 Million hot showers, every day.
The story isn’t specific about what, exactly is “leaking”. That’s sort of an important detail.
What is the cost of lies?
I say 🔥 fire it up anyway.
Expert bureaucrats have assured us that it’s a benign leak. From a nuclear power plant.
Granted I know nothing about nuclear power, but the German plant is leaking, I assume its radiation, but the public is told, don’t worry everything is fine and no one is in danger.
Yeah - could be a water fountain, could be the integrity of the containment vessel. We’re not qualified to judge...
There are some true morons on FR. Being stupid is one thing; bragging about is another matter entirely.
No problem.
Germans only shower once a week........................
I hope they freeze their collective lederhosen off.
Whatever they get for mocking President Trump is all deserved IMO.
This plant, like all nuclear plants has miles upon miles of piping systems. Some critical and some non-critical. Saying the plant has a leak doesn’t have much meaning to it unless it describes the nature and location of the leak.
3.6 roentgens, not terrible
Not to mention the power saved by european women not shaving legs or pits......and “nether regions”....well that’s what I heard anyway. 😝
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“3.6 roentgens, not terrible”
Stupid joke. Some here will believe you to be serious.
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