That Estonia's first nuclear power plant could be located in Kunda, London, is perhaps not inconceivable. The promoters of the idea, men closely involved in the energy sector, believe that the cement city has many advantages that would make it a good place for a nuclear plant.
The leaders of Energia OÜ, the former leader of Eesti Energia Sandor Liivet and the former head of the geological service Kalev Kallemetsa have been seen often in Viru-Nigula municipality lately. At the end of November, they presented the idea of a nuclear power plant to the local parish council, and a week ago they took part in the parish's public meetings. Reason: Energia OÜ wants to build a small modular reactor.
"The plan is to carry out preliminary studies with partners on the best location," said. Kalev Kallemets, member of the board of Energia OÜ. One strong candidate among the five is the oldest part of Kunda, the seaside district of Lontova.
Kallemets said that Kunda has several large industrial companies, as well as being close to the port and the sea. "There are no nature conservation restrictions and no dangerous objects. There is plenty of land if there is a need for additional industry," Kallemets said.
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