Nuclearelectrica is trading 4.8% down at RON 63.90 after initiating a controlled shutdown of Cernavoda nuclear plant Unit 1 due to record-low Danube water levels limiting cooling water supply.
- The shutdown, implemented on July 28, 2026, is a precautionary safety measure that has raised significant concerns regarding near-term generation volumes and revenue streams.
- The stock faces additional downward pressure from a weakening utilities sector as markets react to a hawkish Federal Reserve environment.