Belgium Nuclear Buyout: State Risks Being Outgunned by Engie
Belgium's nuclear buyout from Engie faces scrutiny as questions mount over ministerial expertise and the state's ability to negotiate a fair deal.
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Belgium's nuclear buyout from Engie faces scrutiny as questions mount over ministerial expertise and the state's ability to negotiate a fair deal.
Belgium paid 27 million euros to keep Doel 4 and Tihange 3 reactors running, the first nuclear subsidies this century amid a push for state takeover.
New figures reveal the Belgian state paid more for electricity from Doel 4 and Tihange 3 than it earned from sales, reigniting debate over nuclear costs.
Belgian Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet says the government will not blindly buy back Engie's nuclear plants, with a go/no-go clause in the deal.
Belgium moves to nationalize Engie's nuclear assets in a historic energy policy reversal, with negotiations over seven reactors at stake.
Electrabel distributes €10.4 billion to French parent Engie in Belgium's largest-ever profit distribution, raising questions about capital outflows.
Walloon Minister Desquesnes blocks Tihange cooling tower demolition, requiring federal approval. The decision ties plant's fate to state buyout talks.
Walloon Minister Desquesnes blocks Tihange cooling tower demolition by requiring federal approval, as Belgium pursues nuclear nationalisation.
Walloon Minister Desquesnes blocks Engie from demolishing Tihange cooling towers, requiring federal approval and freezing Belgium's nuclear dismantling.
Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet outlines Belgium's plan to nationalize nuclear plants from Engie, sparking debate on costs and energy security.