Preparatory works at Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant expansion have progressed well ahead of schedule, allowing the project to enter a critical construction phase sooner than expected. According to Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto, technical activities directly preceding the first concrete pour are set to begin as early as next week.
Minister Szijjarto highlighted that key construction milestones are being reached faster than planned. Several on-site facilities are already operational, enabling the project to move into the next stage months ahead of the original timeline.
The minister noted that the concrete production facility is fully functional, several hundred square meters of structural concrete have already been placed, and waterproofing works are underway. Consequently, the installation of reinforcing steel will commence next week instead of next year, paving the way for the first concrete pour at the beginning of February.
Szijjarto also emphasized that Hungary continues to pursue its economic and energy cooperation with Russia pragmatically, stating that this approach has delivered tangible benefits for Hungarian households and businesses. He underlined that Budapest does not intend to change course, despite external pressure.
The accelerated progress at Paks underscores Hungary’s commitment to strengthening its energy infrastructure and maintaining a stable and reliable domestic power supply, while adhering to its strategic partnerships.
