Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk addressed the issue of extending the operational life of Armenia’s nuclear power plant.
In an interview with TASS news agency, Overchuk said that Rosatom could extend the Armenian nuclear power plant’s operation until 2036. However, he emphasized that “Armenia has chosen a European vector, giving preference to certain European contractors.”
Overchuk noted that the plant’s current operational license runs until autumn 2026, while preparations are underway to extend it until 2031.
“This will be done. Our specialists also believe that it is possible to extend the plant’s operation until 2036, but certain conditions must be met,” he said.
He added that, within the framework of Armenia’s European development vector, most of the contractual work for the extension is being awarded to European contractors. “These contractors lack experience working in seismically hazardous areas and do not coordinate their work with the plant’s chief designer,” Overchuk said.
He further stated that Rosatom’s guarantee for safe operation of the plant until 2036 is conditional upon the state corporation securing at least 70% of the contractual work required for the extension.
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