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How many nuclear power plants will NEO NL build?
NEO NL has been commissioned to oversee the construction of two nuclear power plants. In the future, another two could be added. The government is exploring the opportunities and possibilities for the third and fourth nuclear power plants. For the latest information, please visit the government's website https://www.overkernenergie.nl/
What does NEO NL stand for?
NEO NL is an abbreviation for Nuclear Energy Organisation Netherlands. By building two nuclear power plants, NEO NL provides an important addition to the Dutch energy system.
NEO NL is a state-owned company. What does that mean?
Being a policy participant means that the government is the owner of NEO NL. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy is the sole shareholder of NEO NL.
Are there different types of state-owned companies?
Yes. A state-owned enterprise means that the Ministry of Finance is the owner of a company. For example, the Ministry of Finance owns the electricity system operator TenneT. The law stipulates that the production and transmission of electricity may not be owned by the same entity. For this reason, NEO NL be a state-owned enterprise and is instead a policy-owned enterprise of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.
Will NEO NL also build nuclear power plant 3 and 4?
NEO NL been commissioned to build two nuclear power plants. Two more may be added in the future. The government is investigating the opportunities and possibilities for the third and fourth nuclear power plants. For the latest information, visit the government website.
How many people work at NEO NL?
Currently, approximately 100 people work at NEO NL. They are working hard on all the preparations necessary to build the two nuclear power plants. NEO NL will also make extensive use of the knowledge and expertise of specialist suppliers in the fields of technology, construction, manufacturing, talent development, logistics, project management, and safety.
Will NEO NL also construct SMRs?
Currently, NEO NL is tasked with building two nuclear power plants. More information about developments concerning SMRs can be found on overkernenergie.nl.
Will NEO NL also construct nuclear power plants 3 and 4?
NEO NL currently has the assignment to build two nuclear power plants. More information about the government's plans for nuclear power plants 3 and 4 can be found at overkernenergie.nl.
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