A brief history
A lot has happened in Belgium and in the world since 1969.
The energy, electricity and nuclear electricity sectors
in particular have changed significantly.
SYNATOM has continually adapted to changes in the context,
particularly legal ones.
Some key dates
1969
Creation of SYNATOM
2003
Adoption of the nuclear phase-out act. SYNATOM becomes the nuclear provisioning company. The Nuclear Provisions Commission is created.
2013-2015
First the Tihange 1 reactor, and then Doel 1 and 2 are granted an operating extension to run for 50 years in total.
2022
The framework governing nuclear provisions and the prerogatives of the Nuclear Provisions Commission is strengthened.
2023
An agreement is reached between the ENGIE Group and the Belgian government about the 10-year extension of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 reactors.
2025
Closing of the agreement between the ENGIE group and the Belgian state.