The European Commission rejected Slovakia’s request to delay closure of NPP Jaslovske Bohunice. Slovakia has been pushing for the delay due to possible electricity shortages later this decade. Electricity shortages in Slovakia may be positive for CEZ as it (i) eliminates potential electricity imports from Slovakia and (ii) may represent an export opportunity for the company.
As planned, one of Temelin’s two power plants will remain closed for nearly three months due to fuel exchange and technical checks.