OREANDA-NEWS. February 28, 2008. Estonia is considering the possibility of building own nuclear power plant, Minister of Economy and Communication of Estonia Juhan Parts said during a press-conference on Feb 28 2008.

The Estonian authorities believe that the possible import of electricity will have a negative effect of the country’s economy. Today, Estonia exports electricity with 95% of energy produced from coal slate. However, in the near future the country is planning to significantly reduce the use of coal slate as it is a big source of carbon dioxide — today, Estonia is one of the biggest producers of carbon dioxide: 14 tons per capita a year.

The final decision is expected to be made this year.