New nuclear reactor under construction in the Netherlands, for production of medical isotopes, paid for and organised by the state. Small (~8MWe), but a familiar story.
Costs exploded to €2.4 billion, and big delays.
€500 mln spent and only a hole in the ground so far.
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/02/07/drama-in-de-duinen-de-nieuwe-kernreactor-bleek-een-bodemloze-put-a4882228
Costs exploded to €2.4 billion, and big delays.
€500 mln spent and only a hole in the ground so far.
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/02/07/drama-in-de-duinen-de-nieuwe-kernreactor-bleek-een-bodemloze-put-a4882228
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