Nuclear power plant project, Belarus
Name and Location
Nuclear power plant project, Grodno, Belarus.
Client
Republic of Belarus.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of two 1 200 MW nuclear power reactors at Ostrovets, in the Grodno region of Belarus.
The plant will be fitted with cutting-edge accident-protection systems.
The so-called core melt trap will be installed at the power units. This is a unique Russian invention and confines melted products if the reactor core melts down.
Value
$10-billion.
Duration
Preliminary construction work began at the site in April. The first reactor is expected to be commissioned in November 2018 and the second in July 2020.
Latest Developments
Construction of Unit 2 at the Ostrovets plant is under way, following the pouring of the first concrete for the recator’s basemat.
Acout 4 500 m3 of concrete was poured for Unit 2’s foundation in a 20-hour operation.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Atomstroyexport (nuclear reactors).
On Budget and on Time?
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Rosatom communications department, tel +7 499 949 4412, fax +7 499 949 2722 or email press@rosatom.ru.
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