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Second unit of Belarus nuclear plant connected to grid

Second unit of Belarus nuclear plant connected to grid

The second unit of Belarus's first nuclear power plant has been connected to the power grid and delivered its first kilowatt-hours to the country's electricity system.

New Nuclear 15 May 2023


Hungary and Belarus agree nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus agree nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation relating to the projects in both countries for new Russian VVER-1200 nuclear reactors.

Nuclear Policies 13 April 2023


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Belarus's second unit reaches first criticality

Belarus's second unit reaches first criticality

The Belarus Nuclear Power Plant's unit 2 has reached the minimum controllable power level with a self-sustaining controlled nuclear reaction.

New Nuclear 27 March 2023


October commercial operation target for second Belarus unit

October commercial operation target for second Belarus unit

Energy minister Viktor Karankevich has said the aim is for the second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant to be put into commercial operation in October 2023.

New Nuclear 06 March 2023


Belarus plans to build radioactive storage facility 'by 2030'

Belarus plans to build radioactive storage facility 'by 2030'

Belarus is creating an organisation for radioactive waste management, the Ministry of Energy has said. The target is to put a facility into operation by 2030.

Waste & Recycling 23 February 2023


Belarus to expand nuclear cooperation with TVEL

Belarus to expand nuclear cooperation with TVEL

Belarus's Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich has held a meeting with executives from Russian nuclear fuel firm TVEL over future cooperation and joint projects in a range of areas including ensuring a balanced fuel cycle and training personnel in radioactive waste management.

Nuclear Policies 22 February 2023


Second Belarus unit's trial connection to grid 'in March/April'

Second Belarus unit's trial connection to grid 'in March/April'

A test link-up to the grid of the second unit at Belarus's nuclear power plant in Ostrovets is scheduled for March or April, according to the country's deputy energy minister Mikhail Mikhadyuk.

New Nuclear 03 February 2023


TVEL supplies fuel to Belarusian nuclear plant

TVEL supplies fuel to Belarusian nuclear plant

TVEL delivered nuclear fuel produced by Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant to the Belarusian nuclear power plant at Ostrovets in accordance with a bilateral contract agreed in 2017 - deliveries of nuclear fuel for the initial loading and the first refueling for each unit were included in the general construction contract.

Uranium & Fuel 18 January 2023


Second Belarus unit targets start-up in first quarter 2023

Second Belarus unit targets start-up in first quarter 2023

The second unit at the nuclear power plant in Belarus is now expected to be connected to the country's power system in the first three months of 2023, according to Energy Minister Victor Karankevich.

New Nuclear 19 December 2022


Belarus's 2022 plan for second unit at Ostrovets 'on schedule'

Belarus's 2022 plan for second unit at Ostrovets 'on schedule'

Belarus's Deputy Energy Minister Mikhail Mikhadyuk said that work on the second unit at the country's first nuclear power plant is proceeding on schedule - and said that the feasibility of building a second nuclear power plant in the country is ongoing.

New Nuclear 12 May 2022