2025
Submission of the project intention pursuant to Act No. 24/2006 Coll. on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the construction of 110 kV power lines for the expansion of the distribution system, including the connection of the New Nuclear Source Power Plant at the Jaslovské Bohunice site.
Approval of the proposal to conclude the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Slovak Republic on facilitating cooperation on the Jaslovské Bohunice Nuclear Power Plant project and on the civil nuclear program in the Slovak Republic (Resolution of the Government of the Slovak Republic No. 443/2025).
Preparation of documentation for the spatial planning (zoning) permitting process and related communication with affected stakeholders and relevant state and public authorities.
2024
On 30 May 2024, JESS obtained a final and legally binding siting permit for the nuclear installation at the Jaslovské Bohunice site for the New Nuclear Power Plant Project.
2023
Following the submission of JESS’s application for a siting permit for the nuclear installation, administrative proceedings No. UJD SR 1471-2023 were formally initiated.
Pursuant to Section 5(3)(o) of Act No. 541/2004 Coll. on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, JESS submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic an application for a siting permit for the nuclear installation of the New Nuclear Power Plant Project.
2022
By Decision No. 345/2022, the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic (ÚJD SR) approved the proposed size of the emergency planning zone for the New Nuclear Power Plant Project at the Jaslovské Bohunice site.
The emergency planning zone was defined as a circular area with a radius of 8 km, centred at the centroid of the designated nuclear installation site..
For the New Nuclear Power Plant Project, a significant milestone was Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1214 of July 2022, under which selected activities in the fields of gas and nuclear energy are considered aligned with the EU’s climate and environmental objectives and contribute to accelerating the transition from more polluting activities, such as coal-based generation, towards a climate-neutral future primarily based on renewable energy sources.
In April 2022, cross-border extra-high-voltage (EHV) transmission lines between the Slovak Republic and Hungary were commissioned, thereby fulfilling a key condition stipulated in the certificate issued by the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic for the connection of the New Nuclear Power Plant Project to the Slovak electricity system.
By Decision No. 09559/2022-4110-13550, issued by the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic, authorisation for the construction of an energy facility for the New Nuclear Power Plant Project at the Jaslovské Bohunice site was granted.
The authorisation is valid for seven years and is intended to be applied within the permitting process of the Project, specifically for the siting of the nuclear power plant under construction legislation.
2021
In May 2021, based on the application and supporting documentation submitted by JESS, the Slovak Transmission System Operator issued a favourable opinion for the issuance of a certificate for the construction of an energy facility for the New Nuclear Power Plant Project. In June 2021, the distribution system operator operated by ZSD, a.s., issued a favourable opinion for the issuance of a certificate for the construction of an energy facility for the Project.
In their statements, the transmission and distribution system operators defined the conditions and measures necessary to enable the connection and subsequent operation of the New Nuclear Power Plant Project within the Slovak electricity system.
During the period 2021–2022, as part of the ongoing permitting process, JESS concluded contracts with external contractors for the preparation of comprehensive documentation required under Act No. 541/2004 Coll. on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, for the issuance of a permit for the siting of a nuclear installation for the New Nuclear Power Plant Project at the Jaslovské Bohunice site.
2019
Verification of the absence of cultural heritage assets within the proposed water corridor routes of the New Nuclear Power Plant Project. Statements were requested from nine municipalities whose cadastral territories are or may be affected by the planned water corridors of the Project. The results confirmed that no heritage-listed properties are recorded within the proposed water corridor routes.
2018
Obtaining preliminary statements from relevant authorities in connection with the proposed water management infrastructure defined in the document Water Management Concept of the New Nuclear Power Plant Project: Slovak Water Management Enterprise (state-owned enterprise), District Office Trnava – Department of Environmental Care, Division of State Water Administration and Selected Environmental Components of the Region, and the Regional Monuments Board Trnava. None of the consulted authorities raised any substantial objections to the proposed water management infrastructure.
In 2018, JESS continued its seismic and geological studies at the Jaslovské Bohunice site, including further slope stability assessments and the analysis of historical seismic events in the Dobrá Voda area.
2017
In order to establish the conditions necessary for the permitting process and subsequent implementation of the New Nuclear Power Plant Project, JESS initiated the gradual incorporation of the New Nuclear Power Plant Project and its related and induced investments into the spatial planning documentation of the municipalities and towns affected by the Project.
2016
The Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic has issued the Final Statement for Jadrová energetická spoločnosť Slovenska, a. s. (JESS) for the project of the New Nuclear Power Plant (NNPP) in Jaslovské Bohunice site in which it has recommended implementation of the proposed activity in terms of its environmental impact.
In Germany, in the city of Munich, there was a cross-border public hearing and expert consultations held.
In Austria, in the city of Vienna, there was a cross-border public hearing and expert consultations held.
In Hungary, in the city of Győr, there was a cross-border public hearing and expert consultations held.
Following the publication of the Report the joint public hearing on the proposed activity has been hold on the level of concerned communities at the community centre in Veľké Kostoľany.
2015
The Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic has issued The Environmental Impact Assessment Report of the Proposed Activity determined in accordance with the Act No. 24/2006 Coll. on environmental impact assessment.
The Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic issued the Certificate for the Construction of an Energy Facility entitled “New Jaslovské Bohunice Nuclear Source with the Capacity of Up to 1,200 MWe.”
Jadrová energetická spoločnosť asked the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic to issue the Certificate for the Construction of an Energy Facility.
Member of the Board of Directors, Ing. Tomáš Vavruška presented the topic of the current steps and the challenges that await the NNPP project in the near future at the meeting of the ATM Council – Association of Towns and Municipalities of the Jaslovské Bohunice nuclear power plant region, held in Piešťany.
At the meeting of The Bohunice Citizen Information Commission (CIC) in Veľké Kostoľany, Chief Executive Officer Ing. Štefan Šabík informed about the progress of the NNPP project to the next stage within the EIA process, which was the submission of Preliminary Study for the Proposed Activity to the Ministry of Environment of the SLovak Republic.
2014
The Preliminary Study for the Proposed Activity was transmitted to the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic.
At the tenth International SES (Secure Energy Supply) Conference, designated for experts from the nuclear and energy industries, the CEO spoke about the initiation of the NNPP project’s environmental impact assessment process.
The most important project milestone in 2013 was the launching of the environmental impact assessment process (EIA), the invitation to a tender for an EIA elaborator completed, and a contract with AMEC signed. The initial work related to the assessment process began that month, and it should reach completion by mid-2016.
At the 2013 ENK O conference, held in Bratislava, the
CEO presented “A New Nuclear Power Plant – the Conclusions of the
Feasibility Study and Further Project Procedure.”
2013
JESS, in the presence of other interested parties (JAVY S, ČEZ, and ČEZ Bohunice) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Rosatom, allowing a third party to obtain information about the status of the new nuclear power plant project.
At the “Current Projects at the Jaslovské Bohunice
Nuclear Energy Site” workshop held in Veľké Kostoľany, the general
director of JESS presented current activities and the outlook for a new
nuclear plant to be developed. The seminar was organised by OIK Bohunice
in cooperation with the Jaslovské Bohunice Regional Association of
Municipalities.
At a meeting of OIK Bohunice in Veľké Kostoľany, the general director briefed members about the main conclusions and recommendations produced from the Project NNPP Feasibility Study.
At the Secure Energy Supply (SES) international
conference, JESS’s general director spoke about the main conclusions
drawn from the Feasibility Study and reported on the state of
preparations for constructing a New Nuclear Power Plant in Slovakia.26.07.2012
2012
Feasibility Study prepared to judge key aspects of Project NNPP, forming a critical base for further consideration of the project.
Delivery of bids for the tender to select the Contractor of the Feasibility Study.Selection of the Feasibility Study Contractor was closed.
Tender documentation for the preparation of the Feasibility Study were sent to ten selected applicants.Conclusion of the Contract for Work to execute the Seismicity and Geological Relation Assessment Study for the project of the New NPP in Jaslovské Bohunice site.
The final evaluation of information packages sent from six contractors
of the New NPP, based on the Request for Information document, which
form one of the basic data for preparation of the Feasibility Study.
2011
The model for concluding an agreement and preparation of the Feasibility study was approved.
We received the information packages from all invited potential supplier of New NPP as a basis for preparation of the Feasibility Study.
Company’s management made a decision to prepare a part of the feasibility study by own staff – by means of reviewing and using own and public accessible information sources and information from information packages of the contractors.
All potential contractors of the main contract were addressed to which at the same time a document of questions to their project was sent. The information from the contractors is necessary to prepare a Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Assessment process.
2010
Meetings with and visits of possible main contractors to Jaslovské Bohunice site.
Jadrová energetická spoločnosť Slovenska, a. s., was incorporated into the Commercial Registry of the Slovak Republic.
Decree of Government of the Slovak Republic No 893/2009. The
government of the Slovak Republic approved the foundation of power
company Jadrová energetická spoločnosť Slovenska, a. s., Jadrová
energetická spoločnosť Slovenska, a. s. will be responsible for
preparation, construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant in Jaslovské Bohunice.
The European Commission approved the proposed establishment of a joint venture between Jadrová energetická spoločnosť Slovenska, a. s., shareholders of which are ČEZ Bohunice a. s. and Jadrová a vyraďovacia spoločnosť, a. s.
On occasion of 4th Session of European Nuclear Forum in Prague, representatives of power companies JAVYS and ČEZ signed a Shareholding Contract
which enables them to establish the joint venture for construction of
new nuclear power plant in Jaslovské Bohunice in Slovakia.
2009
Decree of Government of the Slovak Republic No 408/2009 408/2009
Proposal of procedure for foundation of a joint venture between JAVYS, a. s., and ČEZ, a. s.
Decree of Government of the Slovak Republic No 948/2008 948/2008 A new nuclear power plant in Jaslovské Bohunice site.
2008
Decree of Government of the Slovak Republic No 275/2008 275/2008
The proposal of possibilities for assuring the construction of new nuclear power plant in Jaslovské Bohunice site.