Lemoniz Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear power plant in Lemoiz, Spain
Lemoniz Nuclear Power Plant is an unfinished coastal facility designed with two pressurized water reactors, each with a 900 MWe capacity. The two reactor buildings remain incomplete, with portions of internal machinery removed after the project was definitively cancelled.
Construction started in 1972 but was halted in 1983 following strong local opposition. The stoppage coincided with a national moratorium on new nuclear facilities, marking a shift in the country's energy policies.
The site became the focal point of intense debate when local residents and environmental groups organized demonstrations against nuclear development in the region. These protests shaped how the community viewed industrial projects and their relationship with the surrounding coast.
The site lies near the fishing port of Armintza and is accessible via coastal roads connecting to the Basque transportation network. Check local conditions in advance, as safety measures may apply to the area.
The two incomplete reactor buildings stand as evidence of a project that never reached completion. They reveal how a facility designed to operate was never put into service due to community resistance.
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