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Borssele New Nuclear Build

Developer
To be determined via tender
Capacity
2000 MWe
Last updated
6/22/2026

Project overview

Reactor type
PWR
Announced
12/1/2021
Projected operational
12/31/2037

Notes

Dutch government plans for two new reactors of 1000 to 1650 MWe each. The original 2035 operational target is no longer considered realistic and the timeline is slipping. Site selection has been delayed with Borssele, Tweede Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, Terneuzen in Zeeland, and Eemshaven in Groningen all under consideration. Feasibility studies awarded to Westinghouse, KHNP, and EDF. Amentum selected as advisor. The minister acknowledged in mid 2025 that the location choice timeline is no longer feasible. Many steps still needed including spatial procedure, tender, permitting, and construction.

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