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Russian Inter RAO UES reluctant to continue management of Armenian Nuclear Power Plant: newspaper
... facilities ‘with increasing risks.’ The daily says officials in Inter RAO UES declined comments. Asked by ARKA news agency to comment on the Kommersant report Armenian ministry of energy and natural resources promised to do so a little later. The Armenian Metsamor nuclear power plant is located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities ...
11/25/2011Government approves ways to assess seismic risk of a site where it wants to build new reactor for Metsamor NPP
... to make geological, geophysical, seismic and geotechnical surveys of the site, to evaluate the seismic risk of the area and anticipated ground motion from seismic activity. In October the Armenian government decided to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by another ten years. The Metsamor plant located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan, was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988 that killed some 25,000 people and devastated much of northern Armenia. One ...
12/13/2012Armenia will not abandon plans to build new nuclear power plant
... devastated much of northern Armenia. One of the plant’s two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. The government wants to build a new facility that is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. Metsamor currently generates some 40 percent of Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated as much as $5 billion. In September Armenia’s deputy energy minister Areg Galstyan said the capacity of the new unit is very likely to be reduced ...
10/19/2015Government extends service life of Metsamor NPP for another ten years
The Armenian government has made a key decision today to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by another ten years, energy and natural resources minister Armen Movsisyan said. YEREVAN, October 18. / ARKA /. The Armenian government has made a key decision today to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor ...
10/18/2012Iran’s FM dismisses concerns on radioactive contamination of border river Araks
... concerns about the radioactive contamination of the Aras River. The foreign minister said a technical report and verification activities of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran have dismissed any pollution of the Aras River caused by the operation of the Metsamor nuclear power plant in Armenia. In August 2022, Azerbaijan’s Trend news agency alleged that the Metsamor nuclear power plant dumps 12,000-16,000 cubic meters of radioactive waste into the Aras River every day. Earlier, Turkish Parliament asked the IAEA to close the Armenian ...
01/03/2024Comprehensive review of Armenian nuclear power plant’s safety to be over in late September
... enhance further the safety of the facility. “The tragedy in Japan has made this issue more urgent. Naturally we are considering what we can do additionally to raise the safety of Metsamor plant,’ he said. Ashot Martirosian said about the Metsamor plant, which accounts for about 40 percent of Armenia's electricity, has undergone numerous safety upgrades since being reactivated in 1995. According to government figures, Armenia has received $130 million worth of assistance from the United States, the European Union, Russia and other ...
04/20/2011Armenia to make another in-depth look into Metsamor safe operation: prime minister
Armenian prime minister Tigran Sarkisian said today in Brussels that the authorities in Yerevan will make another in-depth look into the safe operation of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power plant. YEREVAN, March 17, /ARKA/. Armenian prime minister Tigran Sarkisian said today in Brussels that the authorities in Yerevan will make another in-depth look into the safe operation of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power ...
03/17/2011Armenian expert warns against possible revision of government plans to build new nuclear power plant
... Iran-Armenia natural gas pipeline’s stability depends on stability within Iran. He, however, agreed that construction of a more powerful nuclear station would ground to halt thermal power plants, but added that the authorities must seek markets to sell Armenian energy. The Metsamor plant is located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they ...
03/22/2011Armenian ministry of energy shrugs off ungrounded claims of Turkish parliament members
Armenian ministry of energy and natural resources shrugged off today ungrounded allegations by some members of the Turkish parliament questioning the safe operation of Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor. YEREVAN, April 9, /ARKA/. Armenian ministry of energy and natural resources shrugged off today ungrounded allegations by some members of the Turkish parliament questioning the safe operation of Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor. Particularly,...
04/10/2010Expert speaks against building new atomic power plant in Metsamor
... adding that construction of a new atomic power plant will slow down development of modern alterative sources of energy. The Sydney-based Worley Parsons engineering company will be managing construction of a new nuclear power station that should replace Armenia’s aging Metsamor plant by 2017. With a market capitalization of approximately $3 billion as of June 2008, Worley Parsons was one of the world’s largest providers of engineering services to the energy and other industries. The company has operating offices ...
10/05/2009EU insisting on sooner decommissioning of Armenian NPP
... Traian Hristea, Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, said reading the report on Armenia’s progress in implementing the programs of European Neighborhood Policy Armenia-EU. In April 2012, the Armenian government extended the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by another ten years. The government noted, in accordance with the current legislature of Armenia, the commissioning license of the second bloc of the NPP was released in 2011 for 10 years, however, under the commissioning conditions it expires ...
03/21/2013Some 20 international teams visit Armenia annually to inspect level of nuclear safety at Metsamor nuclear power plant
Some 20 international teams from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Union visit Armenia annually to inspect and help improve the level of nuclear safety at Metsamor nuclear power plant, the head of Armenia's State Committee on Nuclear Safety, Ashot Martirosian, told a news conference today. YEREVAN, June 18. / ARKA /. Some 20 international teams from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Union visit Armenia annually ...
06/18/2015Russia will provide Armenia with $270 million loan for major repair of nuclear power plant
... agreement between the governments of Armenia and Russia on cooperation in extending the service life of the second unit of the Armenian NPP. In this regard, energy and natural resources minister Yervand Zakarian said the authorized representative of the Armenian party is the Metsamor facility; the Russian side will be represented by Rusatom Service contractor Earlier Russia had said it would provide a $270 million loan to Armenia for the repair of the second unit of the Armenian NPP and a $30 million grant. The Metsamor ...
11/19/2014Armenian nuclear power plant reconnected to national power grid
Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor was reconnected to the national power grid on October 24 after a regular repair, the ministry of energy said today. YEREVAN, October 28. / ARKA /. Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor was reconnected to the national power grid on ...
10/28/2015Government resumes search for new investors to build new unit of Armenian NPP
... Metsamor currently generates some 40 percent of Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated as much as $5 billion. Earlier this year the government decided to extend the service life of the Metsamor facility until 2026. On May 5 Armenian MPs approved the signing of two agreements with Russia, both relating to the extension of the service life of the nuclear power plant. Under one of the agreement, Russia will provide Armenia with a credit of $270 million and under another one ...
09/23/2015Prime minister says Armenia ready for stress test of Metsamor operational safety
... authorities were ready to welcome a delegation the Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) acting under the aegis of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA), who are due in Armenia on May 16 for a two-week review of the operational safety of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor. The prime minister said this as he spoke at a joint press briefing with Wilfred Martens, the visiting chairman of the European People’s Party. He said the OSART team includes leading nuclear safety experts from several IAEA member countries....
05/11/2011Annealing of reactor pressure vessel of Armenia’s NPP in Metsamor completed
The annealing of the reactor pressure vessel of Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor has been completed, Russian Rosatom corporation, the main contractor of the operation, said today. YEREVAN, August 6, /ARKA/. The annealing of the reactor pressure vessel of Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor has been completed, Russian ...
08/06/2021Armenian government will hardly extend the operation of nuclear power plant in Metsamor beyond 2026
... power plant in Metsamor beyond 2026. YEREVAN, June 18. / ARKA /. The head of Armenia's State Committee on Nuclear Safety, Ashot Martirosian, indicated today that the government will hardly seek to extend the operation of the nuclear power plant in Metsamor beyond 2026. This past May 5 Armenian MPs approved the signing of two agreements with Russia, both relating to the extension of the service life of the nuclear power plant. Under one of the agreement, Russia will provide Armenia with a credit of $270 million and under another one ...
06/18/2015Government approves procedure for investigation into possible accidents at Metsamor NPP
... designed for investigation of possible accidents at the nuclear power plant in MetSamor. YEREVAN, April 5. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has approved today a procedure designed for investigation of possible accidents at the nuclear power plant in MetSamor. Ashot Martirosian, head of Armenia's State Committee on Nuclear Safety, said the procedure was developed based on International Atomic Enegry Agency (IAEA) safety standards. The Metsamor plant, which accounts for about 40 percent of Armenia's electricity, has undergone numerous ...
04/05/2012Better to extend service life of Armenian npp than build new unit: EDB official says
Extending the service life of Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor will be cheaper than building a new nuclear power unit, Dmitry Zhurba, deputy chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank Dmitry Zhurba, said today in Yerevan. YEREVAN, March 12. /ARKA/. Extending the service life of Armenian nuclear power plant ...
03/12/2012Solar power plants in Armenia generate more electricity than Metsamor NPP
Armenian government is seeking to expand renewable energy sources, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan said today, adding that for the first time since major repairs the Metsamor NPP has reached 100% capacity. YEREVAN, April 19. /ARKA/. Armenian government is seeking to expand renewable energy sources, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan said today, adding that for the first time since major repairs the Metsamor NPP has reached 100% capacity. "Regarding ...
04/19/2023Extending service life of Armenian NPP will not affect its safe operation
An Armenian government official downplayed today speculation that the extension of the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by 10 years may pose a threat to its safe operation. YEREVAN, November 6. / ARKA /. An Armenian government official downplayed today speculation that the extension of the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by 10 years ...
11/06/2012Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor resumes operation
Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor has resumed operation November 29 after being brought to a halt October 16 for a partial refuelling and regular repairs, the Armenian ministry of energy and natural resources said today. YEREVAN, November 30, /ARKA/. Armenia’s nuclear ...
11/30/2010Delay Of Metsamor NPP Closure For 10-15 Years May Cost $150 Million
... reactors, which is said to meet the IAEA's safety requirements. Armenia and Russia have recently set up a joint venture tasked with building the new reactor. The reactor is to have over 1,000 megawatts capacity, twice as powerful as the current Metsamor reactor. The government has yet to attract funding for the project which is estimated to cost as much as $5 billion. In an attempt to attract foreign investors Armenian parliament revoked a state monopoly on ownership of nuclear power facilities. According to Ashot Martirosian, the final decision on conservation of the plant will be made in 2014-2015 when it will be evident that the plant would not be decommissioned ...
11/16/2010Government reaffirms extension of service life of Armenian nuclear power plant by 10 years
... devastated much of northern Armenia. One of the plant’s two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities say the new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. Metsamor currently generates some 40 percent of Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated as much as $5 billion. After September 3 talks with Armenian president Serhz Sargsyan Russian president Vladimir Putin said experts from Russian ...
03/27/2014Metsamor planned repair proceeds according to timetable despite resignation applications: director
The chief executive director of Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor, Gagik Markosian, confirmed today media reports that part of the personnel have asked for resignation, but said that will not affect the planned repair of the plant. YEREVAN, September 22. / ARKA /. The chief executive director of Armenian nuclear ...
09/22/2011Construction of a new unit for Armenian nuclear power plant will kick off in 2014: President
...," he said. According to Armenian Ministry of Energy, the new unit will be commissioned in 2019-2020. In order to attract foreign investors, the Armenian parliament in 2006 abolished the state monopoly on ownership of new nuclear power units. The Armenian Metsamor nuclear power plant is located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities ...
04/11/2012European Commission urges Armenia to shut down nuke plant ASAP - Hristea
The European Commission urges Armenia to shut down the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) as soon as possible, head of the EU delegation in Armenia Traian Hristea told reporters on Wednesday, in presenting European Commission’s report on implementation of the European Neighborhood Policy in 2014. YEREVAN,...
03/26/2015Turkish expert says Armenia could sell electricity to Turkey via Georgia
... to many estimates, if Armenia builds a new nuclear power unit in lieu of its aging Metsamor plant, the cost of one Kilowatt of electrifies will be 16 US cents, whereas Tehran subsidies electricity prices for households which pay only 2 US cents. The Armenian Metsamor nuclear power plant is located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities ...
12/19/2013Russian, Armenian presidents likely to discuss construction of new unit for Armenian NPP
... Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated by a U.S.-funded feasibility study to cost at as much as $5 billion. Last month the Armenian government decided to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by another ten years. -0-
11/29/2012Levitin: Armenia’s nuclear power plant enables Armenia and Russia to step up their cooperation in energy sector
... year. Armenia plans to build a new unit for the NPP which is expected to be commissioned in 2019-2020. In order to attract foreign investors, the Armenian parliament in 2006 abolished the state monopoly on ownership of new nuclear power units. The Armenian Metsamor nuclear power plant is located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities ...
10/15/2012Armenia and Russia sign loan agreement for extending service life of Metsamor nuclear power plant
... signed during Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan's visit to Moscow. In late December 2014 Russia's government confirmed its intention to extend a $270-million loan and a $30 million grant to Armenia for extending the service life of the second unit of the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant until 2016. Armenian energy and natural resources minister Yervand Zakaryan said at that time that the loan would be provided with a 3 percent interest rate repayable in 15 years. The minister said the preparatory work would be carried out in 2015-2016 to get prepared ...
02/06/2015Armenia and Russia to sign agreement to extend service life of Armenian NPP
Before the end of 2014 Armenia and Russia will sign an intergovernmental agreement to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor until 2026, deputy minister of energy and natural resources Ara Simonyan said today during a parliamentary discussion of the 2015 draft budget. YEREVAN, November 4. / ARKA /. Before the end of 2014 Armenia and Russia will sign an intergovernmental ...
11/04/2014PSRC to consider Metsamor nuclear power plant's 2016 investment program
... devastated much of northern Armenia. One of the plant’s two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. The government wants to build a new facility that is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. Metsamor currently generates some 40 percent of Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated as much as $5 billion. Under two Russian-Armenian agreements, signed last year Russia will provide Armenia with a credit of $270 million and a $30 ...
02/23/2016Russian and Armenian nuclear energy specialists to partner on various projects, Kirienko
... anniversary – not only Russian, but the anniversary of the nuclear industry of the whole Soviet Union,” Kirienko said at the ceremony. Kirienko said Russian and Armenian nuclear specialist were working on the extension of the service life of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant in Metsamor. Russia also supplies nuclear fuel for the facility and helps ensure nuclear and radiation safety.- Russia and Armenia are long-time partners in the field of nuclear energy. According to an early February agreement, Russia will provide Armenia ...
10/07/2015Modernization of Armenian nuclear power plant requires serious funding, IAEA
Modernization of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor requires serious funding, Miroslav Lipar, a representative of the IAEA, said today in Yerevan when speaking at the sixth international technical conference on the safe operation of the facility. YEREVAN, September 3. / ARKA /. Modernization ...
09/03/2014Management of Armenia’s Nuclear Power Plant and part of facility’s workers fail to agree on pay rise
he management of Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor and part of the facility’s workers failed to agree on a pay rise, demanded by 158 employees, a source in the plant told ARKA adding that all 158 workers will be dismissed. YEREVAN, October 20. / ARKA /. The management of Armenia’s nuclear ...
10/20/2011Armenia’s nuclear power plant resumes electricity generation
Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor has resumed today electricity generation that was halted temporarily last Sunday because of repair and cleaning work. YEREVAN, April 8. / ARKA Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor has resumed today electricity generation that was ...
04/09/2011Armenian nuke station to be ready for reconstruction stop by spring 2017 – minister
Preparations for ceasing operations at the Armenian Metsamor nuclear power plant for reconstruction purposes will be completed by spring 2017, minister of energy and natural resources Yervand Zakharyan said at a meeting in the nuke station on Tuesday. YEREVAN, February 18. /ARKA/. Preparations for ...
02/18/2015Scientist finds EU’s demand to close Armenian nuclear power plant groundless
... Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated by a U.S.-funded feasibility study to cost at as much as $5 billion. In 2012 October the Armenian government decided to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by another ten years. -0-
04/04/2013Armenian NPP to resume operation in early December
Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor will resume operation in early December. The plant was halted on September 15 for a partial refuelling and regular repairs, Ashot Martirosian, head of the State Nuclear Safety Committee, said to a news conference today. YEREVAN, November 2....
11/02/2012Preparations for Building New Reactor for Armenian NPP Moving Forward: Minister
rmenian energy and natural resources minister Armen Movsisyan said today the process of preparations for building a new reactor for Armenian NPP in Metsamor was moving forward. YEREVAN, September 16, /ARKA/. Armenian energy and natural resources minister Armen Movsisyan said today the process of preparations for building a new reactor for Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor was moving forward....
09/17/2010Armenian NPP halted for planned repair and refueling
The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) in Metsamor was brought to a halt for a planned preventive repair and refueling, the press service of the ministry of energy and natural resources said. YEREVAN, September 18. / ARKA /. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) in Metsamor was brought ...
09/18/2015Armenian nuclear power plant connected to network
Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor was re-connected November 18 to the national power grid and resumed production of electricity, the press service of the ministry of energy and natural resources said. YEREVAN, November 20. / ARKA /. Armenia’s nuclear power plant in ...
11/20/2014Major repair of Armenian NPP worth $300 million to start in 2017
... loan for repair of the Metsamor NPP, located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. The plant was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities want to replace the aging Metsamor facility by a new plant that is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility, generating currently some 40 percent of Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was ...
07/02/2014Belarus expects skilled Armenian nuclear specialists to help run its first nuclear power plant
... Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated by a U.S.-funded feasibility study to cost at as much as $5 billion. Last year the Armenian government decided to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by another ten years.-0-
05/13/2013Armenia to take into account all risks when building new power plant unit: prime minister
... Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated by a U.S.-funded feasibility study to cost at as much as $5 billion. Last month the Armenian government decided to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor by another ten years. -0-
11/16/2012About $25 million to be spend in the next two years on upgrading operational safety of Armenian Nuclear Power plant
About $25 million will be spend in the next two years on upgrading the operational safety of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor. YEREVAN, May 31. /ARKA/. About $25 million will be spend in the next two years on upgrading the operational safety of the Armenian nuclear power plant in Metsamor, according to a statement posted on the official website of Armenian energy and ...
05/31/2011Azerbaijan and Turkey seek to damage Armenian economy: MP says
... 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging Metsamor plant. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. Metsamor currently generates some 40 percent of Armenia's electricity. But the government has yet to attract funding for the project that was estimated by a U.S.-funded feasibility study to cost at as much as $5 billion. Under a 2003 agreement Armenian nuclear power plant's financial ...
04/05/2011Armenia’s nuclear power plant to be brought to a halt for partial refuelling and regular repairs
Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor will be brought to a halt October 16 for a partial refuelling and regular repairs, its executive director Gagik Markosian told ARKA. YEREVAN, October 13, /ARKA/. Armenia’s nuclear power plant in Metsamor will be brought to a halt October ...
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