Unit 2 of Romania's Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant not to shut down temporarily due to low Danube water level

Romania's National Nuclear Power Company (Nuclearelectrica) stated on July 30 that Unit 2 of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant will continue to operate connected to the grid. Previously, the company had warned that the unit, located in Constanța County in southeastern Romania, might need to shut down due to the low water level of the Danube River.

The company said that based on an operational analysis completed the previous night, experts believe the currently obtained relevant parameters allow Unit 2 to continue operating under safe conditions. Therefore, the unit will remain connected to Romania's national power system.

Nuclearelectrica also stated that technical personnel will continuously monitor and analyze the plant's operating parameters. Given the uncertainty in subsequent hydrological forecasts for the Danube water level, Unit 2 may still need to shut down if necessary.

Unit 1 of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant was shut down on July 28 for the same reason. The company stated that Unit 1 will remain shut down until the Danube water level meets the conditions for safe resumption of operation.

Romania's National Nuclear Power Company is a state-owned enterprise primarily engaged in the production of electricity, heat, and nuclear fuel, with the Romanian government holding 82.5% of its shares. The company operates the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, which has two units in operation built using Canadian CANDU technology, generating approximately 20% of Romania's total national electricity output.