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NNadir

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4. Petten is being replaced by "Pallas."

Reply to biophile (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 09:32 AM

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Ground was broken for it in 2025. It is expected to come on line in 2030

It will produce about 55 MW of thermal energy and is designed for superior neutron flux utilization.

Like all nuclear reactors, it will save lives, but not in the same way power reactors do, by preventing the use of dangerous fossil fuels.

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