The town of Nogent-sur-Seine has officially applied to EDF, the French electricity company led by CEO Bernard Fontana, to host two next-generation nuclear reactors. The municipality is aiming to be one of the selected locations for the second phase of France's nuclear power expansion, with final site choices expected to be announced by the end of the year. According to the local delegation that presented the candidacy at EDF headquarters, Nogent-sur-Seine has several advantages that make it a strong candidate for hosting two EPR2 reactors. The site is located about 100 kilometers from Paris and includes two artificial reservoirs, Orient and Temple, which together hold 400 million cubic meters of water. These reservoirs are crucial for the operation of EPR2 reactors, especially during periods of low water flow in the Seine River. EDF plans to choose four more sites to continue its expansion of nuclear power, following the selection of Penly, Gravelines, and Bugey. Other potential locations under consideration include Nogent-sur-Seine, Chinon, Blayais, Golfech, Belleville-sur-Loire, and Tricastin Grand Sud. For these towns, the acceptance of new EPR reactors would have significant economic and social impacts. Each project is expected to bring nearly 10 billion euros in investment, create 10,000 jobs, and take at least 10 years to complete. The scale of such a project would have a major effect on the local community and region. Municipalities that already host nuclear power plants have historically benefited from high property taxes, which allow them to maintain substantial municipal budgets in addition to the employment opportunities provided by the plants.