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First concrete pour construction pit PALLAS-reactor a fact

4 May 2023

Work has started on the realisation of the construction pit for the PALLAS-reactor. Using special excavation techniques, so-called diaphragm walls are being placed into which the concrete will then be poured. PALLAS Programme Director Peter Dijk had the honor of giving the starting signal for the first pour: ,,With this we are taking another big step towards being able to start building the new PALLAS-reactor. Now that all the necessary permits are in place, we can proceed with the realisation of the construction pit in which the PALLAS-reactor will be built.” The work is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 and the construction pit will be ready for the next phase, the actual construction of the reactor.

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Nuclear Energy Act licence for PALLAS-reactor effective

12 April 2023

The Nuclear Energy Act licence comes into effect, and the works on the Pit & Foundation may start. Peter Dijk, PALLAS-programme director: “We are very pleased with this important milestone. The PALLAS-team has been working hard in recent years to submit the application for the license of the PALLAS-reactor. With this licence, we can proceed with the preparatory work for the final realisation of the PALLAS-reactor.” 

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Tractebel and NRG|PALLAS join forces to support nuclear new-build in the Netherlands

17 March 2023

Today, Tractebel and NRG|PALLAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate to support the new-build of nuclear power plants in the Netherlands. The signing was held at the Embassy of Belgium in The Hague in the presence of the Belgian Ambassador Her Excellency Mrs Anick van Calster – on the sidelines of the Belgium – Netherlands Nuclear Summit.

Bertholt Leeftink, CEO NRG|PALLAS: “I am convinced that cooperation is a key element in realising such an ambitious project. Tractebel has an excellent track record in the field of nuclear engineering. Together, with our competences in nuclear consultancy and our experience as a project management organisation, Tractebel and NRG|PALLAS form a complete set of capabilities. From the initial feasibility study towards contract management and operational readiness Tractebel and NRG|PALLAS possess a full capacity to facilitate the ambitious plan of the Dutch Government.”

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Previous news

15 February 2023Nuclear Energy Act licence PALLAS-reactor issued
24 January 2023Start tender General Contractor PALLAS-reactor
23 December 2022Opening new access road PALLAS construction site
20 December 2022TÜV Rheinland signs Quality Control Contract for PALLAS-reactor project
24 November 2022A structured set of data is the core pillar of the PALLAS-project
22 November 2022BESIX appointed as pit and foundation contractor
16 November 2022First phase PALLAS started: preparatory works
24 October 2022NRG|PALLAS at European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
20 October 2022PALLAS design permits published
20 September 2022Cabinet supports construction of PALLAS-reactor
15 September 2022Market consultation General Contractor
28 July 2022Foundation Preparation Pallas-reactor awards KWS
6 July 2022PALLAS applies for Nuclear Energy Act permit from the ANVS and Water Act permit from Rijkswaterstaat
31 March 2022Minister Kuipers visits High Flux Reactor (HFR) in Petten
1 March 2022PALLAS receives nature permits
17 February 2022Sietsche Eppinga will take up the position of Construction Director PALLAS-reactor as of March 1, 2022.
14 February 2022Working visit Dutch Parliament Members Erkens and Grinwis to Petten on 11 February
18 January 2022A peek behind the scenes of the Nuclear Health Centre
23 December 2021PALLAS’ milestones
26 November 2021Peter Dijk appointed programme director new PALLAS-reactor Petten
18 November 2021NRG and PALLAS prepare themselves for increasing demand for radiopharmaceuticals
21 October 2021European study into future availability of medical isotopes
30 September 2021Online market consultations realization PALLAS-reactor
20 September 2021Focus on PALLAS edition 4
29 July 2021Security of supply in the European Radioisotope Valley
8 July 2021Working visit minister Van Ark to NRG-PALLAS
11 June 2021Dutch House of Representatives wants European co-financing for PALLAS
6 May 2021Publication of zoning plans and SEA
11 March 2021After a positive decision by the Dutch government, PALLAS can start taking the right next steps
10 February 2021Province of Noord-Holland and municipality of Schagen: “Realisation PALLAS-reactor is important.”
4 February 2021February 4: world cancer day
25 January 2021Webinar architecture PALLAS-buildings
15 January 2021Sign up for webinar ‘Architecture PALLAS-buildings’
14 January 2021PALLAS architecture: unique design in a unique location
14 January 2021NRG and PALLAS pursue a joint future as one organisation
17 December 2020Building permit Nuclear Health Centre obtained
9 December 2020Continued funding for PALLAS
6 October 2020Focus on PALLAS edition 3
2 October 2020Demolition work finished for PALLAS-reactor site
19 June 2020Visit of the deputy and Commissioner of the King of Noord-Holland to EHC
8 June 2020Building permit application Nuclear Health Centre
28 May 2020NRG and PALLAS appoint Bertholt Leeftink (CEO) and Gerrit Zalm
28 May 2020Dutch Minister informed Dutch Parliament about an amended governance between NRG and PALLAS
11 March 2020Council of State: PALLAS is given the green light to continue the preparations for the construction of the PALLAS-reactor
6 January 2020Demolition work started for PALLAS-reactor site
28 November 2019New job openings
10 September 2019PALLAS and Nuclear Netherlands visit General Conference IAEA
23 July 2019Visit deputy Jack van der Hoek to the EHC
8 July 2019RIVM report on market development and security of supply of medical isotopes
5 July 2019Dutch Minister informed Dutch Parliament about the progress of the PALLAS-project
16 April 2019Annual review PALLAS
5 April 2019Agreement about zoning plan PALLAS
12 February 2019European study on applications of nuclear and radiation technology
4 February 2019NKR: growing number of cancer patients
29 December 2018Interview NH Dagblad
17 December 2018Presentation PALLAS during lustrum symposium NVNG
6 December 2018Letter of parliament about progress PALLAS
31 August 2018Dutch government and province of Noord-Holland continue their support to PALLAS
27 June 2018Annual review PALLAS
26 January 2018PALLAS takes next step: SEA submitted (in Dutch)
30 November 2017NNL: Medical isotopes, Global importance and opportunities for the Netherlands, now also available in English
26 October 2017Medisch Contact: The uncertain future of the world’s largest isotope producer
4 October 2017Soil research on and around Research Location Petten
2 October 2017KernVisie: First patient treatment with holmium microspheres
1 September 2017NH Dagblad, Curium: Growth in isotope market
30 August 2017Signing campus development in Petten (Dutch)
7 June 2017NH Dagblad: Petten must have a campus of international allure (Dutch)
3 February 2017NH Dagblad: New initiatives uncertain (Dutch)
19 January 2017PALLAS calls for tenders for design and construction management of the reactor
18 January 2017NH Dagblad: Opportunities for PALLAS have increased (Dutch)
12 January 2017Medisch Contact: An impending shortage of medical isotopes (Dutch)
1 November 2016NH Dagblad: PALLAS remains necessary for medical isotopes (Dutch)
15 July 2016Remco van Lunteren new chairman of PALLAS Supervisory Board
22 December 2015Second nature investigation PALLAS completed (Dutch)
28 August 2015ARCADIS awarded as Licensing Engineer
13 August 2015PALLAS starts pre-qualification for the design of the reactor
26 May 2015PALLAS starts environmental impact assessment
13 May 2015PALLAS holds Bidders’ Conference
11 May 2015PALLAS and Tractebel Engineering sign contract for Owner’s Engineer
16 January 2015PALLAS starts pre-qualification for Licensing Engineer and Off Plot Scope designer
8 December 2014PALLAS starts pre-qualification for Owner’s Engineer tender
26 November 2014Province of North Holland: Financial incentive province of North Holland for PALLAS (Dutch)
17 December 2013Province of North Holland: Foundation Preparation Pallas-reactor is a fact (Dutch)
17 July 2013European Commission: Commission approves State aid to new multipurpose nucleair reactor in the Netherlands
11 April 2012PALLAS starts nature study (Dutch)
20 January 2012Cabinet supports new reactor PALLAS
29 July 2011Locals Zijpe collaborate on landscape integration PALLAS (Dutch)
3 June 2010Province of North Holland: NRG and North Holland combine forces for realisation of PALLAS
2 February 2010NRG extends preparation phase PALLAS (Dutch)
8 December 2009NRG expresses preference for PALLAS in Petten (Dutch)
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