Armenian delegation participates in Russian Energy Week; head of Armenian NPP discusses plant modernization
17.10.2026,
19:35
An Armenian delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Narek Apitonyan, participated in the 9th International Forum "Russian Energy Week," held in Moscow from October 14–16.
YEREVAN, October 17. /ARKA/. An Armenian delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Narek Apitonyan, participated in the 9th International Forum "Russian Energy Week," held in Moscow from October 14–16.
The delegation also included Eduard Martirosyan, General Director of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) CJSC, the Ministry’s press service reported.
During the forum, the Armenian delegation held meetings with representatives from various countries. No details regarding the discussions or any agreements reached have been disclosed.
Nuclear energy and the modernization of the Armenian NPP
Speaking at a roundtable during the forum, Martirosyan stated that nuclear energy is of strategic importance to Armenia and serves as a key pillar of the country’s energy security, according to the PRIME news agency.
He noted that nuclear energy accounts for 30–40% of Armenia’s electricity supply.
Martirosyan highlighted that extensive reconstruction and modernization work has been carried out at the Armenian NPP in recent years. This includes the upgrading of core technological systems and equipment, control and power supply systems, as well as engineering and production infrastructure. He stated that the Armenian government has allocated approximately $500 million for the implementation of two large-scale programs focused on the modernization and service-life extension of the power plant.
The Director General of the Armenian NPP also noted the support provided by Rosatom in carrying out the service-life extension work and indicated that these efforts are set to continue in the coming years.
The delegation also included Eduard Martirosyan, General Director of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) CJSC, the Ministry’s press service reported.
During the forum, the Armenian delegation held meetings with representatives from various countries. No details regarding the discussions or any agreements reached have been disclosed.
Nuclear energy and the modernization of the Armenian NPP
Speaking at a roundtable during the forum, Martirosyan stated that nuclear energy is of strategic importance to Armenia and serves as a key pillar of the country’s energy security, according to the PRIME news agency.
He noted that nuclear energy accounts for 30–40% of Armenia’s electricity supply.
Martirosyan highlighted that extensive reconstruction and modernization work has been carried out at the Armenian NPP in recent years. This includes the upgrading of core technological systems and equipment, control and power supply systems, as well as engineering and production infrastructure. He stated that the Armenian government has allocated approximately $500 million for the implementation of two large-scale programs focused on the modernization and service-life extension of the power plant.
The Director General of the Armenian NPP also noted the support provided by Rosatom in carrying out the service-life extension work and indicated that these efforts are set to continue in the coming years.
