Edf
Edf is a nuclear power plant in Creys-Mépieu, France, that generated electricity for many years and is now undergoing dismantling. Large concrete buildings and cooling systems shape the site, which sits behind fences and gives a technical impression from outside.
The facility was built in the late 1970s and began operating in the mid-1980s to generate electricity using advanced reactor technology. After serving for many years, the plant was shut down in 1998 and has been undergoing dismantling ever since.
The site sits near the Rhône riverbank and is surrounded by rural countryside that offers a calm view during walks. Access is restricted, but the outer areas allow visitors to get a sense of the plant's scale.
During dismantling, enormous components such as a 540 ton lid were cut into several pieces, marking a globally rare operation at this location. The work proceeds step by step, and some processes take several days, highlighting the precision and patience of the technicians.
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