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Is NEO NL an international organisation? 

NEO NL a Dutch organisation by the Dutch government to build two nuclear power plants. Our goal is to help achieve the Dutch climate targets by producing low-carbon energy. To accomplish this task, we draw on a wealth of Dutch and international expertise and work closely with international partners. We also […]

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Do I need to have experience in the nuclear sector to be able to work at NEO NL ? 

Building a nuclear power plant requires a wide range of expertise. This includes not only nuclear expertise, but also knowledge and skills in many other fields. So no, experience in the nuclear sector is not required for various positions. The job description specifies the experience that is required. 

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What is the basis for the number of people employed during construction?

This number is based on the Third Party Review of the technical feasibility studies that have been carried out, also known as the TPR report. This report indicates that the suppliers in the technical feasibility studies are provisionally assuming a peak of 10,000 employees on site during construction.

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How do you ensure that the project does not become more expensive than expected or take longer than expected? 

We learn from the experiences of other countries. This helps us understand what caused other projects to become more expensive or take longer. We incorporate these lessons into the development process from the very beginning. Nevertheless, a project of this scale will inevitably encounter unexpected obstacles. This is because we are working with many different […]

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How do you ensure that the new nuclear power plants are safe? 

Safety is our number one priority—in construction, materials, processes and procedures, maintenance, and the technology we use. We adhere to national and international standards and apply the latest knowledge and insights. In addition, nuclear power plants must comply with strict laws and requirements. The ANVS is the independent organisation oversees this. […]

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How are nature and animals in the vicinity of the nuclear power plants taken into account? 

In order to be allowed to build nuclear power plants, extensive research is conducted into the impact on nature, including animals living in the vicinity of the nuclear power plants. One of the reasons the government opts for nuclear power plants is that they produce low-carbon electricity and are therefore better for nature than power plants that use fossil fuels […]

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As a local resident, what will I notice once the nuclear power plants are in place? 

In everyday life, you usually hardly notice it. Just like any other large industrial park, there are several large buildings in view. The power plants do not cause noise pollution. What you may notice, however, is that there will be extra focus on safety in the region, such as periodic tests of warning systems. This is part of the precautionary measures […]

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As a local resident, what will I notice during the construction work? 

Building a nuclear power plant not only takes a long time, but also requires a lot of space and a large workforce. For example, there is construction traffic to transport materials and workers to the site, and the work also generates noise and dust. Efforts are being made to minimize the disruption caused by construction as much as possible. That is why […]

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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. 

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