No nuclear power plant currently under construction in Tunisia

The post, which also suggested the plant would export power to African and European countries, was circulated by a page known for sarcastic and ironic content, particularly in the context of recent power outages in Tunisia. Fact-checking confirms that no nuclear power plant for electricity production is currently under construction in Tunisia. The International Atomic Energy Agency's data does not list any Tunisian nuclear reactors in operation or under construction.

Official information from the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company Steg indicates that Tunisia's electricity generation relies on thermal power plants, gas turbines, combined cycles, and hydraulic and wind installations. Steg's focus includes developing renewable energies and using natural gas for electricity production, with natural gas accounting for about 74% of electricity generation in 2023. The claim that a nuclear plant could be built and operational in two to three years is inconsistent with the reality of civil nuclear projects, which require extensive study, regulatory preparation, design, construction, and commissioning phases.

Furthermore, the idea that one plant could entirely eliminate power cuts and enable massive electricity exports is an exaggeration. The photograph accompanying the Facebook post appears to be a compos