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River temperature on the Danube affects power plant operations in Hungary, leading to a government exemption.
8 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 30
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What happened
River temperature on the Danube affects power plant operations in Hungary, leading to a government exemption.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Low water levels in the Danube are affecting the cooling systems of the Paks nuclear power plant in Hungary, prompting a government response led by Péter Magyar.Sub-event
- A new pipeline connects Paks and Budapest, with waste heat being discharged into the Danube as part of a joint energy efficiency study.Sub-event
Danube cooling water temperature at Paks exceeds legal limits.1 source
Danube river temperature affects power operations in Hungary, prompting government exemption.1 source
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The entities involved
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Danube
second-longest river in Europe
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Hungary
country in Central Europe
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MAVIR
electricity transmission system operator in Hungary
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