Federal Government Measure Enables Exploration and Resumption of Angra 3 Nuclear Plant Construction by Private Initiative

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Published on 02/09/2020 at 12:19

Updated on 02/09/2020 at 12:20

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The Third Nuclear Power Plant of Angra dos Reis, in Southern Rio de Janeiro, Is Currently on Hold, and Its Construction Is Expected to Resume by the End of 2021

The Federal Government sent a notice to Eletrobras regarding a new Provisional Measure (MP), published this Wednesday (02) in the Official Gazette. MP 998/2020 allows the exploration of the future nuclear power plant Angra 3 by private operators and, consequently, the resumption of its construction.

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The MP 998/2020, issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, allows the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) to authorize the management of the power plant through a grant of concession. Furthermore, it also addresses the updating of laws regarding the assets of the Union under Eletrobras’ administration.

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Federal Government Measure Enables Exploration and Resumption of Angra 3 Nuclear Plant Construction by Private Initiative

The Third Nuclear Power Plant of Angra dos Reis, in Southern Rio de Janeiro, Is Currently on Hold, and Its Construction Is Expected to Resume by the End of 2021

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Federal Government Measure Enables Exploration and Resumption of Angra 3 Nuclear Plant Construction by Private Initiative

The Third Nuclear Power Plant of Angra dos Reis, in Southern Rio de Janeiro, Is Currently on Hold, and Its Construction Is Expected to Resume by the End of 2021

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