Russian state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom announced it has begun site preparatory work for the proposed expansion of the Paks nuclear power station in south-central Hungary.
Rosatom said in a statement that it has begun working on groundwater cut-off in compliance with licences issued by Hungary’s nuclear regulator.
The company said groundwater cut-off and subsequent soil stabilisation will pave the way for pit excavation works in preparation for the construction of the concrete foundation slab.