Stress Test at ANPP Detected Needs for Implementing 38 Measures

Stress Test at ANPP Detected Needs for Implementing 38 Measures

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In 2011 after the accident with Japanese Fukusima NPP Armenia gave its agreement to hold a stress test in the ANPP in line with the program proposed by the bodies regulating nuclear safety in Europe. In 2012 Belgian “Tractebel Engineering” company was recognized as the winner of the selection held by EU. Currently the works have been accomplished and a report has been submitted to RA State Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee and RISK Audit for expert opinion. As a result, a need for implementing 38 measures has been identified, which are planned to be implemented in the frames of renewing the operation term of second power unit of ANPP,” Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources reported to the President.

April 01, 2014 at 14:45