 As a result, the Dutch government decided in 2006 that Borssele would remain operational until 2033.In June 2006, the government made a contract ("Borssele-convenant") with the owners of the plant, Delta and Essent.Delta and Essent commit themselves to pay 250 million into a 'fonds voor duurzame energie' (fund for the R&D of renewable energy) from the profits generated by the operating time extension.