French nuclear power production expected to be reduced on Wednesday

PARIS: Power production at France’s Bugey 3 nuclear reactor in the east of the country is expected to be reduced by 500 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday, data from operator EDF showed on Tuesday, as high river temperatures reduce the plant’s ability to intake cooling water.A heatwave throughout France has led to multiple warnings of power reductions at a number of nuclear plants, particularly on the Rhone river in the east and the Garonne in the west.The Bugey 3 reactor has a maximum capacity of 910 MW, which will be reduced to 410 MW from 2:30 p.m.

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