Name and Location
Kozloduy nuclear power plant (NPP) expansion, Bulgaria.
Client
Kozloduy NPP-New Builds, a subsidiary of Kozloduy NPP, which, in turn, is a subsidiary of Bulgarian Energy Holding.
Kozloduy NPP-New Builds was formed specifically to undertake the expansion of the Kozloduy NPP.
Project Description
The Kozloduy NPP comprises two operating Russian-designed VVER-1000 pressurised water reactors and four shutdown VVER-440s.
The project entails the construction of a seventh reactor at the Kozloduy NPP.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The reactor is forecast to come on line by 2023.
Latest Developments
Westinghouse’s AP1000 NPP has been selected for the expansion project.
The AP1000 reactor is a zero-carbon baseload plant that meets European Union and Bulgarian requirements.
Westinghouse will provide all the plant equipment, design, engineering and fuel.
Within in the next year, Westinghouse will issue a competitive tender for the plant construction, in line with European Union and Bulgarian public procurement rules.
This process is expected to involve Bulgarian and global construction companies.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Westinghouse (NPP).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Kozloduy NPP , tel +359 973 7 2020, fax +359 973 8 0591 or email info@kznpp.org.