. Armenian NPP reconnected to power grid after completion of scheduled maintenance

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14.07.2025, 11:24

The Armenian NPP has re-connected to the unified power grid after completion of the 2025 scheduled maintenance work.

. Armenian NPP reconnected to power grid after completion of scheduled maintenance

YEREVAN, July 14. /ARKA/. The Armenian NPP has re-connected to the unified power grid after completion of the 2025 scheduled maintenance work.

"On July 13, 2025, at 03:58, the third turbogenerator of power unit No. 2 was reconnected to the unified power grid of the Republic of Armenia a day ahead of schedule," the ANPP website reported.

It is noted that the plant is currently operating in normal mode in compliance with all safety and reliability standards.

About the Armenian NPP

The Armenian NPP, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, approximately 30 km west of Yerevan. The plant is one of the main sources of electricity in the country, providing up to 40% of the total output. Its service life has been extended until 2026, and work is underway to extend it again for another 10 years.

It is planned to build a new NPP within 8-10 years, and various options are currently being compared and the experience of partners from Russia, the USA, and South Korea is being studied.-0-.

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