France to build new nuclear energy reactors
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France will start building its first new nuclear reactors in decades as part of efforts to meet its promises to reduce planet-warming emissions, President Emmanuel Macron has said
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FRENCH NUCLEAR PLANTS

Flamanville (EPR under construction)

Saint-Laurent 
Chinon
Gravelines
Chooz
Cattenom 
Nogent
Dampierre 
Belleville
Penly 
Paluel
Paris
Civaux 
Bugey
Saint-Alban 
Blayais
Golfech 
Cruas 
Tricastin
             
Total of 56 operable reactors at 18 plants

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New reactors
France could build up to six European pressurised reactors (EPRs) – same design as Flamanville-3 project (above), which has been plagued by technical problems and budget overruns
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Early in his presidency, Macron pledged to reduce nuclear’s contribution to France’s energy mix to 50% from 75% by 2035
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Nuclear share of total power generation

70.6% (2020)

France has greatest share of any country worldwide. Generating capacity of 61 gigawatts is second only to U.S.
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Sources: AP, Reuters, World Nuclear Association Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS