The delegation of the European Union, led by the EU Ambassador to Armenia Vasilis Maragos, visited the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) to familiarize themselves with current projects and initiatives supported by the EU.
According to the ANPP press service, during the visit, which took place on April 22, the delegation was briefed on the history of the plant's operation, as well as the ongoing and planned projects supported by the European Union.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for further cooperation and the development plans of the ANPP. The Armenian side expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by the EU and emphasized the importance of strengthening the partnership.
According to the provided information, since 1995, the ANPP has received financial support from the European Union in the amount of over 60 million US dollars, aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the plant's operation.
After the meeting, Ambassador Maragos assured of the strong commitment to further development of cooperation and assistance in the implementation of joint projects.
Earlier, BMG reported, Armenia has decided to extend the operation period of its nuclear power plant until 2036.
The Armenian NPP is the only nuclear power plant in the region, built during the Soviet era on the territory of Armenia near the city of Metsamor. It consists of two power units with VVER-440 reactors. The installed thermal capacity of one unit is 1375 MW, the electric capacity is 440 MW.
The operation and maintenance of the NPP are handled by the company "Rosatom." The nuclear fuel for the NPP is uranium, also imported from Russia. In Armenia, there is currently a discussion about the option of building a new NPP not based on Russian, but on Western modular technologies. It is not yet known which option the Government of Armenia will choose.
