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Armenia to receive €12.9 million from European Commission for nuclear safety enhancement
Armenia will receive financial assistance of 12.9 million euros from the European Commission to enhance nuclear safety. YEREVAN, November 28. /ARKA/. Armenia will receive financial assistance of 12.9 million euros from the European Commission ... ... Armenia has already initiated the drafting of a new law, taking into account the relevant EU directives. About the Armenian NPP The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the city of Metsamor, approximately ...
11/28/2024Armenia's power generation in January-September up 3% to over 6.8 billion kWh
Over 6.8 billion kWh of electricity was generated in Armenia in January-September 2024, which is 3% more than in the same period of 2023, the National Statistical Committee of ... ... plants account for the largest share of generated electricity - 38.4% or over 2.6 billion kWh, a decline of 8.4%. The Armenian NPP produced about 1.9 billion kWh, a growth of 5.5% (27.6% of the total), and the f HPPs produced a little over 2.6 bllion kWh,...
11/06/2024Armenia does not need particularly powerful new nuclear power plant - Sanosyan
Armenia does not need a particularly powerful new nuclear power plant, said today Territorial Administration and Infrastructure ... ... construction of the new plant and the models for financing future work. About the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant 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 ...
11/04/2024Maragos spoke about four EU programs implemented at Armenian Nuclear Power Plant worth 11 million euros
... are being implemented at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPC) and one project implemented by the State Committee for Nuclear Regulation worth 1.5 million euros. "These projects are funded under the European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation in (INSC)," said Maragos at the 10th technical meeting on coordination of international support provided to the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) and the Armenian Nuclear Regulatory Body, which was held in Metsamor. He said that since the 1990s, Armenia’s cooperation with EU in nuclear safety has been based on exchange of technology and best practices, retraining, radioactive waste management ...
10/18/2024Armenia plans to build a new nuclear power plant with a capacity of 400-600 MW by 2036 - Sanosyan
Armenian government plans to build a new nuclear power plant by 2036 - before the service life of the currently operating Nuclear Power Plant is over, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan said Thursday. ...
09/20/2024Armenia to build small modular NPP: Pashinyan outlines nuances
The construction of a new nuclear power plant in Armenia is of great importance, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at the Second World Armenian Summit. YEREVAN, ... ... accident inside the nuclear power plant, there will be no threat beyond 500 meters," stated Pashinyan. He noted that modular NPP technologies have reached the practical stage in some countries, including the United States, as well as France, South Korea,...
09/18/2024Armenian Minister and Russian Ambassador discuss repeated extension of Armenian NPP
On Wednesday, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan received Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey ... ... of the Armenian nuclear power plant, the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration reported. The Armenian NPP, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, 30 km west of Yerevan. The station is one ...
09/11/2024Armenia submits application to join civil nuclear technology pact with US
The United States has told Armenian media outlet CivilNet that it is studying a request by Armenia to ink a deal that would allow Washington to transfer civil nuclear technology to Yerevan YEREVAN, August 22. /ARKA/. The United States has told Armenian media outlet CivilNet that ...
08/22/2024Metsamor NPP completes maintenance ahead of schedule, operating normally
..., followed by the third turbogenerator at 3:20 PM. The PPM-2024 schedule had initially planned for the unit to be operational by August 18, but the efficient work of the staff allowed the process to be completed about a week earlier. Currently, the ANPP is functioning smoothly, adhering to all safety and reliability standards. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, located near the town of Metsamor, approximately 30 kilometers west of Yerevan, is the only nuclear power facility in the South Caucasus region. It plays a crucial role in the country’s energy production, supplying up to ...
08/16/2024Minister urges construction companies to prepare for construction of new nuclear power plant in Armenia
Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanonyan called on construction companies to prepare for ... ... either construction of a power unit with a capacity of about 1000 or 1200 MW, or two units of 1000 MW each. Tentatively, the new NPP will be built on the territory adjacent to the existing NPP (about 80 hectares) and will allow using part of the existing ...
08/09/2024Electricity generation in Armenia increases by 2.2% in January-June to 4.5 billion kWh
Electricity production in Armenia in the first half of 2024 upped 2.2% year-on-year to over 4.5 billion kWh, the National Statistical Committee reported.... ... or about 1.6 billion kWh were generated by thermal power plants, down 16.1% compared to the first half of 2023. The Armenian NPP produced about 1.4 billion kWh, up 8.6% (30.8% of the total), and the HPPs’ share was a little over 1bilion kWh, up 9.4% ...
08/07/2024Armenian government establishes company to oversee new nuclear power plant construction
All shares of the new company are state-owned YEREVAN, August 1. /ARKA/. The Armenian government approved the creation of a closed joint-stock company with a charter capital of 200 million drams (20,000 shares with a nominal value of 10,000 drams each), the country’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure ...
08/01/2024Secretary of Armenian Security Council discussed cooperation in nuclear energy with French Framatome
Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan received on Tuesday in Yerevan a delegation of French company Framatome, a ... ... For more than 60 years, the company has been present at all stages of all types of reactor technologies. About the Armenian NPP The Armenian NPP, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor - about 30 kilometres west ...
07/23/2024Western technologies or preservation of Russia's dominance: DW on Armenia's plans to build new nuclear power plant
Deutsche Welle has published an article about Armenia’s plans to build a new nuclear power plant to replace the operating Metsamor NPP. YEREVAN, 17 July. /ARKA/. Deutsche Welle has published an article about Armenia’s plans to build a new nuclear power plant to replace the operating Metsamor NPP. The story quotes Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan as saying ...
07/17/2024Security Council Secretary: Talks with US on new nuclear plant in substantive phase
Armenia and the United States are in talks to construct a new nuclear plant YEREVAN, July 3. /ARKA/. Armenia and the United States are in talks to construct a new nuclear plant in the South Caucasian country, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan ...
07/03/2024Effective cooperation is established between Armenia and IAEA
... Armenia's cooperation with the IAEA, highly assessing the fact of Mirzoyan's participation in the Ministerial Forum on Nuclear Safety. The sides exchanged views on the projects implemented in the spheres of energy and healthcare, particularly in the fields of oncology and radiation medicine. The issue of further safe and reliable operation of the Armenian NPP according to IAEA recommendations and standards was touched upon. Mirzoyan noted that proceeding from the importance of nuclear ...
05/21/2024Mirzoyan: Armenia will extend lifetime of current nuclear power unit with smooth transition to new capacity by 2036
Guided by national priorities and the key importance of nuclear energy in achieving global Net Zero objectives, as well as driven by the successful uphold of high standards of safety and security in the operation of the NPP, Armenia decided to extend the lifetime of current unit with an ultimate goal of smooth transition to a new capacity by 2036, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan May 20 speaking at the International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS 2024) ...
05/21/2024U.S. companies involved in studies on construction of new NPP in Armenia
Feasibility studies are underway as part of a plan to build a new nuclear power unit in Armenia, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Hakob Vardanyan stated in an interview with “Armenpress”.... ... and cannot be considered to the detriment of another state,” the deputy minister said. Regarding the capacity of the future NPP and its type, Vardanyan noted that technical and economic studies are currently underway to understand which technology and ...
04/26/2024US and Armenia discuss cooperation in civilian nuclear energy - State Department
The European Union has already begun working closely on the diversification of Armenia’s nuclear energy, U.S. Assistant Secretary James O’Brien told a press briefing ... ... Assistant Secretary James O’Brien told a press briefing on Friday. He said it includes safety and efficiency in the existing nuclear energy sources in Armenia. ‘Armenia... ... vulnerabilities to the country’s energy infrastructure,’ he said. About Armenian NPP The Armenian NPP, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the...
04/06/2024Electricity generation in Armenia in Jan.-Feb. amounted to 1.6 bln. kWh
Armenia's power stations generated over 1.6 billion kWh of electricity in 2 months of 2024, which is 4.2% less than in the same ... ... reported. Thermal power plants accounted for 44.5% or 733.4 million kWh of the total, a year-on-year decline of 12.1%. The Armenian NPP produced 625.7 mln kWh (38%), 0.6% growth and the share of HPPs was 11.6% or 192.0 mln kWh, 12.6% growth. Solar power plants' ...
04/05/2024Only Russia and China build modular nuclear reactors: IAEA Deputy Director on prospects for Armenia (EXCLUSIVE)
... Department Mikhail Chudakov in an interview with ARKA news agency spoke about the advantages of small modular reactors, in which Armenian authorities are showing interest. YEREVAN, April 4. /ARKA/. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Deputy ... ... told ARKA news agency that the corporation can offer Armenia nuclear reactors with capacity from 50 to 1000 MW. About Armenian NPP The Armenian NPP, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west ...
04/04/2024Armenian NPP operates reliably and safely, but needs replacement - IAEA Deputy Director (EXCLUSIVE)
... neighboring countries, Azerbaijan and Turkey, have been making statements about alleged threats emanating from the Armenian NPP and demand that the IAEA shut it down. However, the Armenian authorities and NPP managers have repeatedly stated that the safety systems of the Armenian NPP are at an extremely high level and the equipment is being modernized according to the available criteria. About Armenian NPP The Armenian NPP, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west ...
04/04/2024New responsible consumers cooling system will be introduced at Armenian NPP
A new Responsible Consumers Cooling System will be installed at the Armenian nuclear power plant (NPP). The cost of the project is more than $6 million. SOCHI, March 27. /ARKA/. A new Responsible Consumers Cooling System will be installed at the Armenian nuclear power plant (NPP). The cost of the project is more than $6 million. The agreement ...
03/27/2024Armenia is looking into options for construction of new NPP with 1000 MW capacity- Director General
... power plant in the future. "This is a large-scale project, which requires serious research both in terms of power capacity, safety requirements, and terrain. Work is underway, at the moment documentation has been received from various organizations, ... ... Korea," Martirosyan emphasized. When asked about the timeframe needed to select a suitable project, build and launch a new NPP, Martirosyan indicated that usually it takes from 8 to 12 years, depending on the project. He also said that Armenia is not going to export spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from the Metsamomor nuclear power plant outside the country at the moment....
03/26/2024Re-extension of Armenian NPP operation term will last until 2026 - NPP General Director
Implementation of a program designed to extend the service life of the Armenian NPP for another 10 years has already started, NPP General Director Eduard Martirosyan told Armenian journalists on the margins of Atomexpo-2024 forum in Russian Sochi (March 25-26). He said the program is expected to be accomplished until 2026. SOCHI,...
03/26/2024Armenian Prime Minister calls nuclear energy cornerstone of the country's energy security
... strengthens its sovereignty . He emphasized that Armenia actively cooperates with the IAEA. “The absence of any nuclear or radiation safety incident in the entire history of operation of our nuclear power plant speaks to our unwavering commitment to this matter,... ... indispensable technical support and recommendations that played an important role in ensuring safe and reliable operation of the Armenian NPP. Last December the government approved the allocation of $65 million to extend the service life of the Armenian Nuclear Power ...
03/21/2024Pashinyan presents advantage of building modular nuclear power plant in Armenia
Speaking at a government meeting today Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan highlighted an advantage of building a modular nuclear power plant. YEREVAN, February 8. /ARKA/. Speaking at a government meeting today Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan highlighted an advantage of building a modular nuclear power plant. Pashinyan cited the Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee, which says that when there is an accident at a modular NPP, it is considered a localized problem, which means that the residents of nearby communities are not required to evacuate because the accident does not pose a threat to their lives or health. Pashinyan said before choosing the final option, it is necessary ...
02/08/2024Armenia can always count on IAEA support - Grossi
Armenia can always count on IAEA support, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi ... ... either construction of a power unit with a capacity of about 1000 or 1200 MW, or two units of 1000 MW each. Tentatively, the new NPP will be built on the territory adjacent to the existing NPP (about 80 hectares) and will allow using part of the existing ...
01/17/2024Pashinyan says installing modular nuclear reactor in Armenia is ‘politically interesting’
... agency's 2023 activity report. YEREVAN, January 16. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited today the Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee to discuss the agency's 2023 activity report. Acting Chairman of the Committee Khachatur Khachikyan and his deputies reported on what was done in 2023 to ensure safe operation of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). The Prime Minister was presented a sequence of steps for analyzing and further actions regarding the government’s plan ...
01/16/2024Electricity generation in Armenia exceeded 8 bln. kWh in 11 months of 2023
A little over 8 billion kWh of electricity was generated in Armenia in the first 11 months of 2023, as much as in the same time span of 2022, according to the National Statistical Committee.... ... plants accounted for over 3.3 billion kWh of electricity (41.8% of the total), a decline of 2.1% year-on-year. The Armenian NPP accounted for about 2.4 billion kWh, 30.5% of the total, down 5.3% yoy, while HPPs accounted for 19.3% or over 1.5 billion ...
01/10/2024Iran’s FM dismisses concerns on radioactive contamination of border river Araks
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian refuted reports that the Metsamor nuclear power plant in neighboring Armenia may have polluted the Aras (Araks) border river with radioactive materials, Tasnim news agency reported. YEREVAN, ... ... meters of radioactive waste into the Aras River every day. Earlier, Turkish Parliament asked the IAEA to close the Armenian NPP. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about ...
01/03/2024Armenia and Russia sign framework agreement on extension of service life of Armenian NPP until 2036
The Armenian and Russian governments signed today a framework agreement on extension of the service life of the Armenian nuclear power ... ... co-chairman of the commission Alexey Overchuk said. On December 14, the Armenian government approved an agreement between the Armenian NPP and Rusatom Service Company (a division of Rosatom State Corporation) on extending the plant's operation period until 2036....
12/15/2023Armenian government allocates $65 mln to extend the operation life of Armenian NPP until 2036
The Armenian government today approved the allocation of $65 million to extend the service life of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant ... ... either construction of a power unit with a capacity of about 1000 or 1200 MW, or two units of 1000 MW each. Tentatively, the new NPP will be built on the territory adjacent to the existing NPP (about 80 hectares) and will allow using part of the existing ...
12/14/2023PSRC approves electricity volumes to be purchased from Armenian NPP and IEC in 2024
Armenia's Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) has approved the amounts of electricity to be supplied by Armenian NPP and International Energy Corporation CJSC (IEC, Sevan-Razdan cascade of HPPs) for compulsory sale in the wholesale electricity market by direct contracts. YEREVAN, December 13. /ARKA/. Armenia's Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) ...
12/13/2023IAEA not going to initiate closure of Armenian NPP, its safety is being strengthened - Director General
... with Armenpress, he referred to the Turkish side's recent letter to the IAEA asking it to take steps to shut down the Armenian NPP. ‘If there is an issue with the plant we will address it immediately with the government, and we would be the first to say ... ... action would need to be taken. But at the moment, as I say, we are confident that operations can continue,” Grossi said. “The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant is following the safety recommendations and guidance from the IAEA. This is very important. There have been important refurbishments done at the ...
12/05/2023Armenia has considerable potential for clean energy production - head of USAID/Armenia
Armenia possesses considerable potential for production of clean energy, USAID/Armenia Mission Director John Allelo said today ... ... period of 2022 Thermal power plants accounted for 52.5% of the total output, hydropower plants share was 22.6%, the Armenian NPP produced 19.6%, while the share of solar power plants was 5.3% and that of wind power plants was 0.02%. -0-
11/28/2023Share of solar energy in Armenia expected to exceed 15% by 2030
The growing number of solar power plants in Armenia suggests that we will exceed the goals set by the energy development strategy, in particular, reaching a 15% share of ... ... 205 solar power plants operating in Armenia provided 450 MW of energy capacity, which is more than the capacity of Metsamor NPP (405 MW). According to statistics, in the first nine months of 2023, solar power plants produced 615.3 million kWh of electricity ...
11/28/2023Armenian NPP operation life extension reaches practical stage – Sanosyan
A project designed to extend the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant for another ten years until 2036 is entering the practical stage, Territorial Administration and ... ... this whole period to work on the construction of a new nuclear power unit ‘so that when the service life of the operating NPP ends, the new one is ready for operation.". Earlier Sanosyan announced that Armenia will allocate about AMD 20 billion ...
11/28/2023Armenian power plants produced about 6.7 bln kWh of electricity in January-September 2023
Power plants in Armenia generated about 6.7 billion kWh of electricity in the first nine months of 2023, slightly up from over 6.5 billion kWh ... ... which is 3.4% more yoy. The share of HPPs (which produced over 1.3 bln kWh, down 14.6% is 22.6%, and the share of the Armenian NPP (about 1.8 bln kWh, 8.5% decrease) is 19.6%. Solar power plants (share - 5.3%) produced 615.3 million kWh of electricity, ...
11/07/2023Nearly $50 mln to be allocated for another 10-year extension of service life of Armenian NPP
... very good condition due to the huge modernization project. The current license of the NPP is valid until 2026. Then, according to the minister, a large-scale program to re-extend... ... another ten years will begin. "We are going to request a license from the Nuclear Safety Committee to extend the operation of the plant until 2036. This is our main task... ... for ten years until 2026 following a massive upgrade and technical re-equipment. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located...
11/02/2023Government: more than half of electricity to be consumed in Armenia by 2030 is to provided by renewable sources
The Armenian government has approved today an updated version of a strategy designed to enhance the energy sector until 2040. ... ... period of 2022. TPPs accounted for 53% (over 2.67 billion kWh), followed by HPPs - 23.3% (almost 1.26 billion kWh), and the NPP - 15.4% (about 1.5 billion kWh). Solar power plants produced over 8.9% (538.0 1 million kWh), and wind power plants 0.02% ...
10/26/2023Hrazdan TPP: History and Prospects in the Future Configuration of Armenia's Power System
The Hrazdan TPP is one of the major power generating companies, which together with Armenian NPP, Sevan-Hrazdan and Vorotan HPP cascades and Yerevan TPP produce more than 90% of all electricity in Armenia. YEREVAN, October 25. /ARKA/. The Hrazdan TPP is one of the major power generating companies, which together with Armenian NPP, Sevan-Hrazdan ...
10/25/2023There are almost no old parts left at Armenian NPP – minister
After a major modernization there are almost no old parts left at the Armenian Nuclear Power plant , Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan said today in a comment on ... ... power plant is indeed a very complex infrastructure, but the procedures related to it are quite simple and clear. There are safety standards, there are committees, groups, experts who have to confirm whether the plant meets the standards and after that ...
10/04/2023Armenian MP sees no threat in Turkey's new attempt to push for closure of Armenian NPP
The chairman of the Armenian National Assembly’s Committee on Foreign Relations, pro-governmental MP Sarkis Khandanyan said he saw no threats in Turkey's attempts to push for the closure of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). YEREVAN, October 3. /ARKA/. The chairman of the Armenian National Assembly’s Committee on Foreign Relations, pro-governmental MP Sarkis Khandanyan said he saw no threats in Turkey's attempts to push for the closure of the Armenian Nuclear ...
10/03/2023Seven-month electricity generation in Armenia amounts to 5.2 bln. kWh
Over 5.1 billion kWh of electricity were generated in the first seven months of 2023 in Armenia, a little more than in the same period of 2022, according to the National Statistical Committee. YEREVAN, September ... ... total production. The HPPs production dropped by 16.8% to 1.1 billion kWh, (23.9% of the total), while the share of Armenian NPP dropped by 7% to over 1.3 billion kWh (19.7% of the total). Solar power plants produced 448.6 million kWh of electricity in ...
09/06/2023Armenia studies three new NPP projects- Deputy Minister (EXCLUSIVE)
A government commission in Armenia is looking into three options for building a new nuclear power unit - a Russian, an American and a South Korean, Deputy ... ... 600 MW, Vardanyan said that such a project would be very expensive, probably not cheaper than a 1200 MW unit. "Now our NPP has a capacity of 400 MW, with two turbine generators operating, which provides sufficient flexibility, and the capacity of ...
09/05/2023Electricity generation in Armenia decreased by 2.7% in 6 months
Over 4.2 billion kWh of electricity were generated in Armenia in the first six months of 2023, which is 2.7% less than in the same period of 2022, according to the National Statistical Committee. YEREVAN, August 8. /ARKA/. Over 4.2 billion kWh of electricity were generated in Armenia in the first six ...
08/08/2023Armenia considers imposing restrictions on solar energy development
High solar energy development rate in Armenia is starting to create problems, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan said on Wednesday.... ... power plants operating in Armenia provided 450 MW of power generation capacity, which is more than the capacity of the Metsamor NPP (405 MW). Solar power plants, according to statistics, accounted for about 3% of the country's total energy output in January-March ...
07/27/2023Minister: Armenia's draft budget for 2024 earmarks funds for prolongation of NPP's service life
Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan, presenting his ministry's draft budget for 2024,... ... 2026, and we have work planned for 2024 and 2025 to extend its service life until 2036. This is our main project related to the NPP and enough funds have been allocated for this," he said, adding that every year the plant is shut down for 50-60 days ...
07/26/2023Armenian Security Council Secretary meets with US Department of Energy Undersecretary in Washington, DC
Armenia’s Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, who is on an official visit to Washington, D.C., met with US Department ... ... during the hearings at the House Foreign Affairs Committee of the U.S. Congress, according to Tass news agency. The Armenian NPP, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 km west of Yerevan. The plant accounts ...
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