EDF’s Ability to Make Nuclear Power Affordable Still in Doubt

  • Auditor sees 6.7 billion euros of extra costs for Flamanville
  • Utility needs state funding to construct new reactors

The domed containment building of Flamanville-3 reactor stands in Flamanville, France.

Photographer: Marlene Awaad/Bloomberg
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Electricite de France SA’s ability to build new nuclear plants at an acceptable cost and within a reasonable time frame remains in doubt despite the French industry’s efforts to avoid past mistakes.