French nuclear power plant "Golfesh" is stopped because of abnormal heat

The reactors at the French nuclear power plant Golfesh were completely shut down due to critical heating of the water in the Garonne River. This was reported by Le Parisien on June 23.

The Golfesh nuclear power plant in the southwest was shut down shortly before midnight on June 22 due to "environmental restrictions" related to the heat.

The energy company EDF made this decision due to the strong heating of the reservoir, which is used for cooling systems. It is expected that the water will warm up to the maximum allowable temperature of 28 degrees. One of the power units was already undergoing maintenance, so the shutdown of the second unit led to a complete shutdown of the facility. Such measures help to avoid overheating of rivers and protect local flora and fauna.

The situation is aggravated by the fact that the country is facing unprecedented temperature figures. Meteorologists recorded the warmest night in the history of observations since 1947, when the average reached 21.6 degrees. The highest level of weather danger has been declared in 54 departments, and EDF allows for a reduction in energy production at other facilities.

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Bloomberg reported on June 16 that an abnormal heat wave in France would lead to "tropical nights" and more frequent use of air conditioners, which would cause electricity prices to rise. Due to the scorching heat, Electricité de France SA may limit electricity generation at nuclear power plants (NPP), including Saint-Alban, where the company is preparing to limit production from June 20.