EDF raises estimate for 2024 French nuclear production to 340-360 TWh
PARIS, Sept 3 (Reuters) -French nuclear operator EDF raised its 2024 projection for power output from its reactors to 340-360 terawatt-hours (TWh) due to a better than expected performance from its nuclear fleet over the course of the year.
That is up from its previous projection of 315-345 TWh as improved maintenance and control procedures and feedback from previous stress corrosion work helped to improve reactor availability.
EDF said late Monday it was starting the first nuclear reaction at its new Flamanville 3 reactor after a long testing period. The coupling of the unit to the network is expected by the end of autumn.
The group added that the connection of the Flamanville 3 reactor to the grid was expected to complement the increased fleet performance, but was not responsible for the higher output projection.
Reporting by Forrest Crellin and Dominique Patton; Editing by Mark Potter
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