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New nuclear reactors at the Kola NPP-2

The other day, plans were announced for the construction of new power units at the Kola NPP-2. Director of the Kola NPP Vasily Omelchuk said at a press conference on June 18, 2021 that the replacement station will be a two-unit, that is, it will include two VVER-type power units with a capacity of 600 MW each with spectral regulation. The project is currently in preparation for development. The start of construction is scheduled for 2028, and the commissioning of the first unit is scheduled for 2034.





But in order to understand why it is necessary to replace power units and why these are their parameters, let’s first look at the NPP itself and its role in the regional power system.





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