Paks NPP to Resume Full Power by Mid-September

The Paksh nuclear power plant in Hungary may return to full capacity by Wednesday.

Consensus

The Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary is restarting after a temporary shutdown.
The shutdown was caused by low water levels in the Danube River, which is used for cooling the plant.
The restart process is proceeding according to plan.
Full power operation is expected by 26–28 August.
Premeir Peter Madyar of Hungary made statements about the restart.

The restart may occur a few days earlier than expected, around 26 August. — vesti
The restart is expected by 27 or 28 August. — vedomosti
The plant will reach full capacity of 2,000 megawatts by 26 August. — interfax
The restart process for the six non-operational turbines is planned to begin on 23 August. — vedomosti
The restart process for turbine No. 6 has already begun. — vesti
The full cycle of reconnection lasts 49 hours and is entering its final stage. — vedomosti
The Paks-2 project received construction license under Viktor Orban's government in November 2025. — vedomosti
The Paks-2 project will be the first modern Russian nuclear power plant with VVER-1200 reactors of Generation III+ in the EU. — vedomosti
In July, Hungary dismissed the CEO of Paks II Atomeromu Zrt, Geza Jakli, without stating reasons. — vedomosti
Rosatom has re-established contact with the new head of the Paks-2 project contractor. — vedomosti