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One year from signing the Dukovany contract: preparations for construction on track

Within twelve months of signing the contract for the largest investment in the history of the Czech Republic, it has, among other things, been possible to carry out an extensive geotechnical survey of the site, prepare the first phase of project documentation, launch a registration program for Czech suppliers, sign the first contracts with Czech companies, and begin professional training for the investor’s personnel as well as the state regulator. The preparatory phase of the project is therefore proceeding according to schedule.

12/06/2026

Press release

Final report on geological surveys for the new units is complete. Including appendices, it totals approximately 6,000 pages

Ten months after the launch of the engineering-geological surveys at the site of the future construction of the new Dukovany units, the project has been completed with the handover of the final report. The complete document contains a geological, geophysical, geodetic, and geotechnical interpretation of all data, supporting documentation, measurements, and analyses obtained during the survey and laboratory tests. Including all appendices, it totals approximately 6,000 pages. The data from the report will be used to create a 3D model of the site, which will be utilised by designers, and the outputs will also form part of the supporting documentation for permitting procedures. The contract, worth several hundred million CZK, was carried out for KHNP by the Czech company ČEZ Energetické produkty.

20/05/2026

Press release

New Dukovany units project receives key European endorsement

The European Commission has issued an opinion stating that the investment in the construction of two new nuclear reactors at the Dukovany site is in line with the objectives of the Euratom Treaty. Although nonbinding, the opinion carries significant political weight and is taken into consideration during further proceedings,such as applications for construction permits.

20/04/2026

Press release

Significant milestone in the preparation of the new Dukovany units: KHNP completes conceptual design for both units

Elektrárna Dukovany II has received the conceptual design documentation from KHNP for both planned new units at Dukovany. This represents a significant milestone in the construction preparation schedule, as it is the first stage of the new power plant’s design documentation. The conceptual design defines the specific requirements for the power plant and its individual systems, and sets out how these requirements are incorporated into the standard APR1000 unit design. It forms the basis for the preparation of the subsequent stages of design documentation. Czech experts will now thoroughly review and comment on the conceptual design. Once it has been approved, KHNP will begin work on the basic design, which develops the technical solutions for the individual systems in greater detail. According to the schedule, it will be completed next year.