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La centrale nucléaire de Doel et sa tour de refroidissement, au bord de l’Escaut

Nuclear power: government threatens forced nationalisation of Engie’s plants

danik.st.27@gmail.comOctober 27, 2026

Eight days before the 4 November deadline, the Belgian state has had a bill drafted allowing it to take over Doel and Tihange by force if negotiations with Engie fail.

Allée de baies de serveurs dans un centre de données

A single building for 3% of Brussels’ electricity: the BRU01 data centre reignites the debate

danik.st.27@gmail.comOctober 27, 2026

Located in Neder-Over-Heembeek, the BRU01 data centre will on its own consume around 3% of the Region’s electricity demand. Does Brussels have the means, and a strategy, to host these energy-hungry giants?

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