The government has refused to compensate Engie Electrabel for the additional costs associated with extending the lifespan of two nuclear power stations, which has disrupted their previously planned decommissioning schedule. According to the company, the extension has caused a change in their decommissioning plan and will result in additional financial impact on the dismantling of other power stations.
The agreement between Engie Electrabel and the government includes a mechanism for compensation, but there is no agreement yet on the amount. The company estimates that the financial impact of extended dismantling costs and loss of economies of scale could be between 500 million and 600 million euros. However, the government believes this amount is too high and has requested a counter-expertise to assess the situation.
Engie Electrabel is seeking fair compensation for their losses as a result of this unexpected change in plans. They argue that they were not responsible for the extension of the lifespan of these two nuclear power stations and should not be held accountable for any additional costs that arise from it. The dispute between Engie Electrabel and the government continues as they try to find a resolution to this financial issue.
