Romania Shuts Last Operating Reactor as Danube Falls (Aug 2026)
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Romania took its last operating nuclear reactor offline as the Danube fell to record lows.
Who they are
Romania's Nuclearelectrica and the Cernavoda plant[1].
What they do
Nuclearelectrica said it would begin a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at Cernavoda.
How it works
On August 13, 2026, ANS reported: "Romania has taken its last operating reactor off line due to the record-low water levels of the Danube River".
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Romania.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-08-13: Romania's Nuclearelectrica said it would begin a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at Cernavoda; ANS: "Romania has taken its last operating reactor off line due to the record-low water levels of the Danube River". [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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