The Paks II project is moving forward, with plans for a complex to accommodate 5,000 workers to support its growing Russian workforce. This has raised questions and concerns about the arrival of Russian professionals in Hungary.
Paks II project in progress
According to Economx, the Paks II project is advancing steadily, with significant developments currently underway. In the initial phase, a complex to house 5,000 workers will be constructed. There have been concerns about the city’s capacity to handle this influx of workers; however, officials have reassured that the increase in population will not overwhelm the town of Paks.
The next steps
Péter Rákóczi, Communications Director of Paks II Ltd, has outlined several key construction milestones, including the completion of a diaphragm wall and soil consolidation to a depth of 23 metres, particularly under units 5 and 6. Additional progress includes the completion of a concrete plant complex and the ongoing construction of a large steel products workshop. A significant development in August was the arrival of the 730-tonne melting trap, while the reactor vessel is still being manufactured in Russia.
Where will the Russian workers live?
The Paks II project continues to expand, with the current workforce of 1,000 expected to rise to 8,000-10,000 at peak times. Consequently, the issue of their accommodation has become a hot topic. Péter Rákóczi stated:
“They will be accommodated in the immediate vicinity of the work area. This island-like zone will provide all the essential infrastructure for the workers, from catering to healthcare services and recreation (e.g. sports fields). As such, the thousands of workers will not directly burden the city. Discussions are already underway between the authorities regarding the construction of the first phase of a complex to house five thousand people.”
A facility for 300 workers was completed last autumn, ensuring smooth progress for the project. Tatjána Kern, who coordinates Russian personnel for Rosatom, assists Russian workers with settling in. She notes that most of the workers are experienced professionals who typically return home after construction. However, when older professionals arrive in Hungary, they are likely to bring their families. This has led to speculation about whether a Russian school will be established near Paks in the future.
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What a terrible headline. How many Russian spies are imbedded among those 5,000 “workers”? Buying a nuclear reactor from the Russians was one of the worst things Fidesz did in its’ entire time in office.
Szegény édes Magyarország
Not Really “ Larry !” …….( That Name sounds American ?)
The Russians already built a Nuclear Power Station for Hungary as well as building them in : Argentina, Bangladesh, Belarus, Iran and of course several in Russia !
Their power stations are as good as any as far as safety is concerned moreover, this Giant State owned Russian Firm can give favourable loan terms to allow the cost to be spread over a decade and more, in order to allow these power plants to be built without escalating interest cost .
Hungary should not follow Germany down the path of closing viable , non polluting Nuclear power as the Germans are now reopening Coal fired power plants and importing American LNG gas at 3x the price of Russian gas they were getting before a “ terrible accident “ damaged the gas pipe from Russia direct to Germany !
Hungary is not a mountainous Nation , it is very flat and so hydro power is not viable , neither is Wind as the capacity is too low. Hungary needs this Nuclear power Plant in order to ensure reliable Electricity supply for the next 50 years .
Plenty of European expertise available to build nuclear plants, just ask the French what prowess they possess in this field. I’d suggest that Russian nuclear energy shot itself in the head with Chernobyl, I have no confidence that their technology is safe, that quality standards are sufficiently high or that they won’t cut corners, with or without the instigation of their Hungarian paymasters. The contract with Rosatom should have been immediately terminated at the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Paks I being a Soviet facility is not a reason to install another.
My father is turning over in his grave, knowing the hated Russians are occupying part of Hungary again.
Orbán is a Hungarian traitor.
In two years time, the true Hungarians will have to vote for Péter Magyar as Orbán forgot about 1849, WW1, WW2 and 1956.