RWE immediately takes Biblis A off grid
We are deeply concerned by the terrible events in Japan and our thoughts are with the Japanese people. In view of the catastrophe in Fukushima, it is right to examine whether the events in Japan can provide us with concrete information as to how we can further increase our already high safety levels.
- (1888PressRelease) March 16, 2011 - In this context, the German Federal Government has decided to declare a moratorium on the lifetime extension of German nuclear power stations. We have taken note of the German Government’s wish to take seven power units off the grid. We will discuss the technical and economic consequences with the German Federal Government. After receiving the corresponding instruction, and in cooperation with the Hessian supervisory authority, we will immediately introduce measures to shut down our Biblis Block A power unit in order to be able to carry out the required safety inspections. The Biblis Block B power unit has already been shut down for inspection purposes since 25 February 2011.
RWE would like to emphasise that its nuclear power stations work at maximum safety levels and that, from a safety perspective, the company sees no necessity to call the lifetime extension into general question. We take the concern of the German population very seriously.
###
space
space
Satisfied Users & 
Approved Press Releases
Print
Email
Report Spam