together with other promoters, proposed the construction of a 1600 MWe EPR reactor. The possible location for that plant was not revealed, although rumours stated that Mogadouro, close to the Douro river could be the one. The project never reached a debate stage. The strong opposition from the environmentalist organisations and companies involved in the renewable energy business forbid not only the further development of Monteiro de Barros project, but of the nuclear option in any form. Nuclear regulatory authority The Independent Commission for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (CIPRSN), created by Decree Law 139/2005 of 17 August, is an independent body currently working towards the creation of a national regulatory authority. The President of the CIPRSN is nominated by the Prime Minister, and is entitled to represent Portugal in the European Nuclear Security Regulators Group (ENSREG). The Portuguese representatives in ENSREG are members of the following institutions: The Centre for Nuclear Physics of the University of Lisbon. Nuclear Technology Institute. References See also Energy in Portugal Energy in Portugal Portugal Nuclear power in Europe by country Nuclear technology in Portugal