Spain's Almaraz nuclear power plant in western Spain, the country's biggest, is slated to close in 2028 even as the government keeps to a plan to shut all reactors by 2035. The plant supplies around 7% of Spain's electricity. [1]
The closure date has renewed debate over whether Spain should move ahead with its nuclear exit on schedule. Last year's nationwide blackout and recent fuel supply disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East have fed that argument. [1]
Almaraz sits at the center of the dispute because of its size and its role in the power mix. Spanish officials have said the leftist government still plans to end nuclear generation by 2035, but the plant's 2028 deadline now comes under closer scrutiny as the country weighs energy security against its phase-out policy. [1]
The report was published on 2026-05-04. The next key date in the dispute is 2028, when Almaraz is scheduled to shut. [1]