Does Hungary have a nuclear power plant?

Since the Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), currently known as Paks I, was put into service in the early 1980s comprising four 500 MW blocks and producing about 35% of Hungary’s electricity supply, nuclear energy has played a significant role in Hungary’s energy mix.

What is Hungary's Energy Strategy for 2040?

Hungary’s National Energy Strategy for 2030 has also been amended to incorporate a vision for 2040 that focuses on clean, smart, and inexpensive energy while increasing energy independence and security and decarbonizing energy production.

How much energy does Hungary produce a year?

Hungary’s primary energy production has followed a decreasing trend over the past decade, totaling approximately 447 petajoules in 2023. Nuclear powerplants have played a pivotal role in the country’s energy sector, accounting for nearly 45 percent of the total electricity generation.

Will Hungary build a small modular reactor?

Hungarian officials have expressed interest in constructing at least one small modular reactor (SMR) on top of the already planned extension of the Paks nuclear plant. The earliest date for an SMR procurement in Hungary is 2029-2030. An SMR can produce up to 300 megawatts of power.

Does Hungary have a natural gas pipeline?

Hungary has pipeline connections to six of its seven neighbors but has not succeeded in obtaining molecules from outside of Russia in significant amounts. Hungary uses 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, nearly 85% of which comes from Russia.