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Electricity generation in Armenia up 4.6% to 7.6 billion kWh in January-October
In January-October 2024, Armenia generated 7,619.3 million kWh of electricity, a 4.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data published ... ... electricity, 26.9%, comes from thermal power plants, with a generation volume of 2,813.3 million kWh, a decrease of 7.5%. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant accounts for 29.1% of the total, with a generation volume of 2,218.3 million kWh, an increase of 5.3%. Hydroelectric ...
12/09/2024Armenia 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 ... ... 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 30 km west ...
11/28/2024Armenia 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 Minister Gnel Sanosyan. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARKA/. Armenia does not need a particularly powerful new nuclear power plant, said today Territorial Administration and Infrastructure ...
11/04/2024Armenia has ceased to be Armenia - now officially, political analyst claims
Armenian political analyst Sergey Melkonyan claims that the Armenian authorities have fulfilled two main demands of ... ... Constitution of the Republic of Armenia (which will have the goal of creating some new country, but not Armenia) and closing the nuclear power plant (Turkey has been trying to achieve this for several decades, weakening the role of the Church and the Diaspora,...
10/31/2024Maragos 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 ...
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. YEREVAN, September 20. /ARKA/. Armenian ...
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, September 18 /ARKA/. The construction of a new nuclear power plant in Armenia is of great importance, Armenian Prime Minister ...
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 ... ... regarding cooperation in energy and transport areas. They also looked into the repeated extension of the operation of the Armenian nuclear power plant, the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration reported. The Armenian NPP, the only one ...
09/11/2024Armenia’s electricity production increases by 2.8% in January-July 2024
Armenia produced 5,301.3 million kWh of electricity in the first seven months of 2024, marking a 2.8% increase compared to ... ... 2,069.3 million kWh, which represented 39% of the total output, though this was a 9.6% decrease from last year. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant contributed 26.4% of the total, generating 1,397.7 million kWh, an increase of 6.1%. Hydroelectric power stations ...
09/06/2024Armenia 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 ... ... Washington to transfer civil nuclear technology to Yerevan. That could pave the way for the United States to design and build a new nuclear power plant in Armenia to replace the country’s aging, Soviet-era facility in the town of Metsamor. “The U.S. Government ...
08/22/2024Metsamor NPP completes maintenance ahead of schedule, operating normally
... 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 40% of ...
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 the construction of a new nuclear power plant in the country. YEREVAN, 9 August. /ARKA/. Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanonyan called on construction companies to prepare for the construction of a new nuclear power plant in the country....
08/09/2024Landlocked Armenia must make the best use of human resources - ADB head in Armenia (exclusive)
... allocates considerable funds to the countries of its presence to combat climate change in order to ensure sustainable development. Armenia is not an exception in this context. In an interview with ARKA news agency, Don Lambert, Country Director for ADB's Armenia ... ... position that it can take advantage of with the use of electric cars. You have several sources of electricity generation, such as nuclear power plant, natural gas and others. Given this relatively clean energy base, using electricity to charge electric vehicles ...
08/01/2024Armenian 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 ... ... in line with the energy development strategy, a new power unit of at least equal capacity must be built next to the current nuclear power plant by 2040, following the end of its operational life. The new company will be established to organize this process ...
08/01/2024Western 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 ...
07/17/2024Armenia increases electricity production by 3% in first five months of 2024
Armenia produced 3,876.8 million kWh of electricity from January to May 2024 YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. Armenia produced 3,876.... ... National Statistics Committee on Wednesday. The largest share of electricity production, 36.1%, was generated by the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP), which produced 1,397.7 million kWh, marking an 8.6% increase. Thermal power plants (TPPs) contributed ...
07/10/2024Security 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 ... ... Secretary Armen Grigoryan said on Wednesday. “We have entered a very substantive phase with regard to the construction of a new nuclear power plant [in Armenia]. That is, we are discussing with the US the matter of regulating the legal contract field [in ...
07/03/2024Mirzoyan: Armenia will extend lifetime of current nuclear power unit with smooth transition to new capacity by 2036
... that any attack or threat of attack against nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes constitutes a violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter, International law, and the Statute of the Agency. According to him, the position of Armenia is principal in this regard, but also driven by past experience in light of undisguised threats against its nuclear power plant. ‘The inviolability, safety, and security of peaceful nuclear facilities should be unconditionally observed also in times of armed conflicts. In this regard, Armenia recalls the importance of the Seven Indispensable Pillars introduced by the Director General, as a bare minimum ...
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 power plant of what capacity will be the most efficient and economically beneficial in the case of Armenia. The Armenian nuclear power plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west ...
04/26/2024Zakharova: Russia expects Armenian authorities’ response to information about ‘military ’agreements reached in Brussels
Russia expects Armenian authorities’ response to information leaks that some 'military' agreements were reached at an April 5 meeting in Brussels ... ... subversive work on Armenia's border against Azerbaijan and Iran by the Americans and the EU, and dismantling of the Metsamor nuclear power plant, were imposed on Yerevan by the European Union and the United States during April 5 meeting. "It is obvious ...
04/18/2024US 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... ... ‘So in the beginning, as Armenia weighs its replacement options (for the operating nuclear power plant), we’ll fund feasibility studies and engage in scientific exchanges...
04/06/2024New 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....
03/27/2024Rosatom may offer Armenia nuclear reactors with a capacity of 50 to 1,000 MW
Rosatom (Russian State Atomiс Energy Corporation) may offer Armenia nuclear reactors of various capacities - from 50 to 1,000 MW, the company's First Deputy CEO Kirill Komarov told ARKA ... ... under construction. In the near future we are going to start construction of a 600 MW reactor. We can build a 200 or 400 MW nuclear power plant from 50 MW unit. One just needs to have no illusions and realize that a low-power plant will always cost more ...
03/26/2024Armenia is looking into options for construction of new NPP with 1000 MW capacity- Director General
... been set up, which includes representatives of all interested departments - Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures, related industries, that can give an assessment on further tasks. According to him, the Armenian side aspires to have a modern, safe and price-competitive nuclear 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, some work has been done, including with the state corporation Rosatom. Work will be carried out with all countries that have ...
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 ... ... confirmed that Armenian and Russian partner companies and research institutes will be involved in the project. The Armenian nuclear power plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west ...
03/26/2024Armenian Prime Minister calls nuclear energy cornerstone of the country's energy security
... stability of energy production. Currently, about 30% of our country’s electricity is generated by the nuclear power plant,” Pashinyan said, noting that the Armenian nuclear power plant also symbolizes and 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,” the prime minister said, thanking the IAEA and partner countries for the indispensable technical support and recommendations that played an important role in ensuring safe and ...
03/21/2024Share of solar power plants grows to 9% of total electricity generation in Armenia
The share of electricity produced by Armenia's solar power plants has grown to 9% of the total output in 2023, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister ... ... The minister said the country's total electricity generation in 2023 reached 8.8 billion kWh (3.7 percent down from 2022). The nuclear power plant accounted for about 30 percent, thermal power plants for 42 percent and hydroelectric power plants for 18....
03/13/2024Armenia's power generation decreased by 6.3% in January
Some 836.6 million kWh of electricity was generated in Armenia in January 2024, which is 6.3% less compared to January 2023, the National Statistical Committee said. YEREVAN, March ... ... said. Some 57.2% or 377.8 million kWh were generated by thermal power plants, a decline of 12.4% year-on-year. The Armenian nuclear power plant produced 323.5 mln kWh, a decline of 1.6%) or 28.4% of the total, and the share of HPPs was 97.6 mln kWh, ...
03/06/2024Pashinyan 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 ...
02/08/2024Electricity production in Armenia to reach 8.8 bln kWh in 2023
Armenia's generating capacities in 2023 produced more than 8.8 billion kWh of electricity compared to 8.9 billion kWh produced ... ... accounted for the largest share of electricity generated - 53% or more than 3.7 billion kWh, 4.2% more than in 2022. Armenian nuclear power plant produced more than 2.7 billion kWh, 4.8% less than in 2022, and hydroelectric power plants produced more than ...
02/07/2024Armenia 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 ... ... to continue close cooperation, particularly in providing expert advice and comprehensive assistance to Armenia. The Armenian nuclear power plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west ...
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 ...
01/16/2024Iran’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, January 3. /ARKA/. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian refuted reports that the Metsamor nuclear power plant in ...
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 plant for another 10 years until 2026. YEREVAN, December 15. /ARKA/. The Armenian and Russian governments signed today a framework agreement on extension of the service life of the Armenian nuclear power plant for another 10 years until ...
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 until 2036. YEREVAN, December 14. /ARKA/. The Armenian government today approved the allocation of $65 million to extend the service life of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant until 2036. The government will sign a contract with ...
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 ... ... of 51.8% was produced by thermal power plants (more than 3 billion kWh), the HPPs generated almost 1.46 billion kWh and the nuclear power plant produced 21.9% or more than 2.1 billion kWh). --0--
12/13/2023Armenia produced 7.3 bln. KWh of electricity in January-October 2023
In the first 10 months of 2023 electricity generation in Armenia grew to about 7.3 billion kWh, up from about 7. 2 billion kWh generated in the same time span of 2022, the National Statistical ... ... hydropower plants accounted for about 22% of the total. Their share dropped by almost 15% yoy to about 1.5 billion kWh. The Armenian nuclear power plant generated over 2.1 billion kWh, down 6.2%. Its share was 21%. Solar power plants produced 681 million kWh ...
12/06/2023IAEA not going to initiate closure of Armenian NPP, its safety is being strengthened - Director General
... will address it immediately with the government, and we would be the first to say that there is a problem and that some 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 facility which were found to be indispensable, so we can continue operating, there will be an extension of the licensing of ...
12/05/2023Armenian 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 Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan told reporters today. YEREVAN, November 28. /ARKA/. A project designed to extend the service ...
11/28/2023Nearly $50 mln to be allocated for another 10-year extension of service life of Armenian NPP
... Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan said on Tuesday. YEREVAN, November 2. /ARKA/. The government of Armenia will allocate about 20 billion drams (nearly $50 million) in 2024 for the second extension of the service life of the nuclear power plant until 2036, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan said on Tuesday. According ... ... service life of the nuclear plant for 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. At the same time, our long-term goal ...
11/02/2023Hrazdan 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. ... ... electricity for domestic consumption only when there is a shortage of power, mainly in the autumn and winter periods and when the Nuclear Power Plant is brought to a halt for regular maintenance. History of the power plant The Hrazdan TPP is located in the ...
10/25/2023Electricity generation in Armenia in 8 months of 2023 grows to almost 6 billion kWh
About 6 billion kWh of electricity was generated in eight months of 2023 in Armenia, up from over 5.8 billion kWh produced in the same period of 2022, according to the National Statistical Committee (NSC).... ... kWh, an increase of 6% year-on-year. The share of hydropower plants dropped by almost 16% to 23.3% or about 1.3 bln kWh. The nuclear power plant produced almost 11% less year-on-year - over 1.5 bln kWh. Its share of the total was 15.4%. Solar power plants ...
10/06/2023There are almost no old parts left at Armenian NPP – minister
... 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 ... ... the minister said. Earlier the parliament of Turkey sent a statement to the IAEA with a demand to take measures to close the Armenian nuclear power plant. Earlier this year the Armenian government announced the launch of a process aimed at extending the service ...
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 ...
10/03/2023Unique power unit for Armenia to be built on the basis of Hrazdan thermal power plant
A new 50 MW power unit, unique for Armenia, will be built on the basis of Hrazdan TPP. YEREVAN, August 29. /ARKA/. A new 50 MW power unit, unique for Armenia,... ... plant, generating electricity for domestic consumption only when there are power shortages in the autumn and winter and when the nuclear power plant is halted for maintenance. About EDB loan for the new unit The loan agreement between the Eurasian Development ...
08/29/2023Electricity 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 ... ....8% yoy. The share of HPPs, which produced 915.8 mln kWh, declined by 18.5% to 23.4% of the total, and the share of Armenian nuclear power plant which produced about 1.3 bln kWh, grew by 12.9% to 22.6%. Solar power plants, which accounted for 4.9% of ...
08/08/2023Minister: 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, said that the document also earmarks funds for the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant. nit in Armenia -- YEREVAN, July 26. /ARKA/. Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan, presenting his ministry's draft budget for 2024, said that the document also earmarks funds for the ...
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 ... ... issues of mutual interest and outlined possible ways of cooperation," Grigoryan said in a Facebook post. To build a new nuclear power plant Armenia’s government is studying South Korean, Russian, French and United States’ expertise. The new power ...
07/13/2023Armenia's power generation decreased by 3.1% over 5 months
Armenia's power generating facilities produced a little over 3.7 billion kWh of electricity in January-May 2023, a drop of 3.1% ... ... accounted for 47.8% of the total electricity output or over 1.7 billion kWh, down 12.1% compared to the first 5 months of 2022. The nuclear power plant accounted for 26.6% or a little over 1 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of 19.8%, and hydroelectric plants ...
07/07/2023Armenia examines proposals for construction of new nuclear power unit- director general
... main selection criteria are safety and compliance with the energy balance requirements in terms of capacity and cost effectiveness. The new power unit, Martirosyan said, should be built by 2036, the deadline for the operation of the power unit at the nuclear power plant. "The operating NPP is periodically inspected by both the IAEA and the State Nuclear Safety Regulatory Commission of Armenia. The NPP operates safely and meets all the safety criteria. Those shortcomings, which may arise in connection with technological developments, are inherent in nuclear power plants in other countries as well and are fully controlled by us," ...
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