Armenian Deputy Prime Minister and Rosatom Deputy Head Discuss Energy Cooperation
05.03.2026,
18:36
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Rosatom First Deputy Director General Kirill Komarov discussed energy cooperation and programs being implemented in the country.
YEREVAN, March 5. /ARKA/. Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Rosatom First Deputy Director General Kirill Komarov discussed energy cooperation and programs being implemented in the country.
According to the Armenian government's press service, the meeting focused on the progress of programs being implemented in Armenia as part of cooperation with Rosatom.
The parties also exchanged views on energy security, mutually beneficial cooperation in the energy sector, and opportunities for developing energy trade in the region.
On Rosatom's Proposal
Earlier, at a meeting with Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev proposed comprehensive cooperation with Armenia in the nuclear energy sector.
Cooperation may include the construction of large, medium, and small-capacity nuclear power plants, as well as non-nuclear projects, Rosatom clarified.
On the selection of a nuclear power plant model
David Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, stated that the Armenian authorities have decided that the new nuclear power plant will be modular, but the final choice will be made in 2026–2027.
"We continue to explore proposals, including with partners from Russia, the United States, China, South Korea, and France," Khudatyan said.
A preliminary feasibility study for the construction of a new 1200 MW unit, developed by the Rosatom state corporation, is already under consideration by the Armenian side.
About the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant
The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only nuclear power plant in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, approximately 30 km west of Yerevan. The plant is one of the country's key sources of electricity, providing up to 40% of its total generation.
The operating life of the existing power unit has been extended until 2026, and work is underway to extend it for another 10 years.
Armenian authorities plan to build a new nuclear power plant within 8-10 years. Various options and the experience of partners from the United States, France, China, Russia, and South Korea are currently being studied.
Previously, Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General of Rosatom, In response to a question from ARKA news agency, he stated that the corporation can offer Armenia nuclear reactors with capacities ranging from 50 to 1000 MW. He added that it is possible, in particular, to assemble a reactor of any capacity from 50 MW units.
According to the Armenian government's press service, the meeting focused on the progress of programs being implemented in Armenia as part of cooperation with Rosatom.
The parties also exchanged views on energy security, mutually beneficial cooperation in the energy sector, and opportunities for developing energy trade in the region.
On Rosatom's Proposal
Earlier, at a meeting with Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev proposed comprehensive cooperation with Armenia in the nuclear energy sector.
Cooperation may include the construction of large, medium, and small-capacity nuclear power plants, as well as non-nuclear projects, Rosatom clarified.
On the selection of a nuclear power plant model
David Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, stated that the Armenian authorities have decided that the new nuclear power plant will be modular, but the final choice will be made in 2026–2027.
"We continue to explore proposals, including with partners from Russia, the United States, China, South Korea, and France," Khudatyan said.
A preliminary feasibility study for the construction of a new 1200 MW unit, developed by the Rosatom state corporation, is already under consideration by the Armenian side.
About the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant
The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only nuclear power plant in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, approximately 30 km west of Yerevan. The plant is one of the country's key sources of electricity, providing up to 40% of its total generation.
The operating life of the existing power unit has been extended until 2026, and work is underway to extend it for another 10 years.
Armenian authorities plan to build a new nuclear power plant within 8-10 years. Various options and the experience of partners from the United States, France, China, Russia, and South Korea are currently being studied.
Previously, Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General of Rosatom, In response to a question from ARKA news agency, he stated that the corporation can offer Armenia nuclear reactors with capacities ranging from 50 to 1000 MW. He added that it is possible, in particular, to assemble a reactor of any capacity from 50 MW units.
