Spanish nuclear plant reports reactor shutdown

The Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant in Spain reported the automatic shutdown of Unit I due to turbine protection system activation. The operator confirmed that all parameters are stable and investigations are ongoing regarding the electrical protection system's role in the incident. The event is classified as level 0 on the INES scale, indicating no impact on workers, the public, or the environment. Unit II continues to operate at full capacity. The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition recently renewed the operating license for both units until June 2030, with planned gradual closures set for late 2027 and 2028.