Nuclear energy development, including the construction of new generation reactors, is crucial to Slovenia’s pursuit of energy security and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the Atlantic Council think-tank said.
“For Slovenia to fully realise its nuclear potential, the country must extend the life of its existing nuclear fleet and bring new nuclear power plants online, including traditional and advanced nuclear reactors,” the Atlantic Council said.
“Slovenia’s heavy reliance on oil and natural gas imports underscores the importance of clean and safe domestic nuclear energy generation. Because the Krško nuclear power plant will soon require a lifetime extension, new investment in nuclear energy will be necessary to strengthen the country’s energy security and reduce carbon emissions”.
In 2016 Slovenia and Croatia agreed to extend the plant’s lifespan by 20 years to 2043.