Nuclear Centrals Almaraz-Trillo (CNAT) said Monday that the Cacereña plant is in the best technical conditions to continue operating, even until 2063, when would turn 80 in operation35 more than its current closing forecast.
As an example, CNAT points out that the North Anna Central (Virginia, USA), Almaraz twin, already licenses to operate 80 years. In addition, it indicates that in total, in the United States, Eight reactors are licensed to operate 80 years And some eighty reactors have a license to operate up to 60 years.
In addition, the operator of the Central, which belongs to Iberdrola (53%), Endesa (36%) and Naturgy 11%), defends that the plant is an important focus of economic and social development andn its area of influence generating 3,000 jobs and that during recharge periods incorporates 1,200 additional workers.
The gross production generated between the two Almaraz units at the end of 2024 was 15,655 Gigawatt time (GWh) avoiding the issuance of 5.5 million tons of CO2 to the atmosphere. This plant has a gross electric power production accumulated from origin and until December 31, 2024 of about 630,000 GWh which makes it the installation of greater contribution to the national electrical system.
Almaraz covers 7% of the annual electrical demand generating every year the equivalent of the consumption of 4 million Spanish households. The Almaraz nuclear power plant contributes 435 million euros annually in taxesafter the increase of 30% of the Enresa rate, of which around 100 million euros correspond to Extremadura, which exceeds all its operational costs together. In addition, CNAT ensures that investments in the plant are carried out annually worth 50 million euros for the improvement, update and modernization of its equipment.
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