Finnish Parliament Approves Construction Of Two New Units
Written by NucNet
Friday, 02 July 2010
Finland’s parliament has approved two decisions-in-principle for the construction of an additional two nuclear power plant units, which will take the total number in the country to seven.
Parliament voted 120-72 in favour of proposals by Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) to build Olkiluoto-4. Proposals by Finland’s Fennovoima Oy to build a new unit in the municipalities of Simo or Pyhäjoki were approved by 121-71 votes.
Both companies have yet to specify which reactor design will be used.
Finland’s government approved the decisions-in-principle earlier this year and today’s decision means both companies can continue construction preparations. Both decisions-in-principle remain in force for five years and will only lapse if, within that period, the company in question does not submit an application for a construction licence under the country’s Nuclear Energy Act.
