The reasons Catalan nuclear plants are extending their lifespan: the major blackout, 90 million euros a year, and the 80-year-old US reactor.

The company that manages the Vandellòs and Ascó complexes emphasizes its young workforce and cites the precedent set by Almaraz. The Vandellòs and Ascó nuclear power plants in Catalonia are preparing to extend their operation beyond their expected lifespan, following the example set by Almaraz in Extremadura. Anav, the company jointly owned by Iberdrola and Endesa that manages the nuclear complexes in Catalonia, defends its right to continue operating despite the closure plan agreed upon in 2019. If implemented, this plan would entail the definitive closure of Ascó I in October 2030, Ascó II in September 2032, and Vandellòs in February 2035.