An expert team assembled by the International Atomic Energy Agency "observed significant improvements" in operational practices at Belarus' Ostrovets nuclear power plant, the organisation said, noting that some areas remain for improvement.
Regulation & Safety 01 November 2021
Ostrovets 2 is at the hot test stage of commissioning and should begin generating electricity next year, Belarusian energy minister Viktor Karankevich said on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency's General Conference yesterday. "Nuclear and radiation safety is an unconditional priority for our country, and we strictly adhere to it, developing cooperation with our international partners on the principles of openness and transparency," Karankevich stressed in a speech at Belarus' exhibition stand.
New Nuclear 21 September 2021
Lithuania has capped the amount of electricity that can enter its grid from Belarus as part of measures to avoid importing power from the Ostrovets nuclear power plant. Grid operator LitGrid said the interconnection would be limited to 262 MW, with throughputs calculated every day.
Nuclear Policies 16 September 2021