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Estonia Narrows Nuclear Plant Site Selection Amid Security Concerns

Estonia Narrows Nuclear Plant Site Selection Amid Security Concerns

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ThreatCluster •November 10, 2026 at 15:23 UTC
  • •Estonia has narrowed nuclear plant sites to three due to security assessments.
  • •The selected sites are Madala, Malla, and Letipea in Viru-Nigula.
  • •Construction of the nuclear plant is targeted to begin in 2031, with operations by 2035.

Estonia has shortlisted three sites in the Viru-Nigula region for its first nuclear power plant, reducing the number from six due to national security assessments. The selected sites—Madala, Malla, and Letipea—are all located in the same municipality, approximately 120 km east of Tallinn. The decision followed input from the Ministry of Defense, which deemed three other sites in Lüganuse unsuitable for security reasons. The Estonian government aims to enhance energy independence through this project, which involves the construction of two 300-MW GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs). The site selection process is expected to conclude by the end of 2027, with construction planned to start in 2031 and operations anticipated by 2035. The project is supported by a recent legislative framework allowing nuclear energy development, which passed in June 2026.

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2026-06-01
Nuclear energy bill passed
Estonia's parliament approved a bill allowing the development of nuclear energy, effective from 2027.
Nucnet
2026-11-07
Site selection narrowed
Estonia announced the narrowing of potential nuclear plant sites from six to three based on security grounds.
News.Err.Ee
2026-11-10
Official announcement of shortlisted sites
The Estonian government confirmed the three shortlisted sites for the nuclear power plant development.
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What sites are being considered for the nuclear plant?
The shortlisted sites are Madala, Malla, and Letipea, all located in Viru-Nigula.
When is the construction of the plant expected to start?
Construction is targeted to begin in 2031.
What is the capacity of the planned nuclear reactors?
The planned reactors are two 300-MW GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactors.