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</ref> The nuclear initiative was revitalized after Belarus gained independence. On [[22 December]] [[1992]], Belarus announced its intention to build nuclear power plants and started a program to examine 15 possible sites. It was foreseen that the first unit of 500-600 MW would be commissioned by 2005, and additional units with a combined capacity of 1,000 MW by 2005 and 2010. However, no decision concerning site or reactor type was not made.<ref name=nti1/> |
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On [[2 May]] [[2002]], Belarusian President [[Alexander Lukashenko]] stated that Belarus would not construct a nuclear power plant on its territory, but was interested in purchasing nuclear power from Russia, and in the possibility of constructing a Belarus-owned reactor at the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant in Russia.<ref name=nti2> |
On [[2 May]] [[2002]], Belarusian President [[Alexander Lukashenko]] stated that Belarus would not construct a nuclear power plant on its territory, but was interested in purchasing nuclear power from Russia, and in the possibility of constructing a Belarus-owned reactor at the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant in Russia.<ref name=nti2> |
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</ref> According to the presidential decree signed in January 2008, the first reactor of the nuclear power plant should be operational by 2016, and the second one by 2018.<ref name=regnum1> |
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Revision as of 09:39, 3 August 2008
Template:Future power plant Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant is a project to construct a nuclear power plant in Belarus. Yelena Mironova is the Head of the project management service.
History
In 1980s there were are plans to build build two 1000 MWe VVER reactors in vicinity of Minsk. Following Chernobyl accident, these plans were halted.[1] The nuclear initiative was revitalized after Belarus gained independence. On 22 December 1992, Belarus announced its intention to build nuclear power plants and started a program to examine 15 possible sites. It was foreseen that the first unit of 500-600 MW would be commissioned by 2005, and additional units with a combined capacity of 1,000 MW by 2005 and 2010. However, no decision concerning site or reactor type was not made.[1]
On 2 May 2002, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that Belarus would not construct a nuclear power plant on its territory, but was interested in purchasing nuclear power from Russia, and in the possibility of constructing a Belarus-owned reactor at the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant in Russia.[2] However, in mid 2006, the Government of Belarus approved a plan for the construction of an initial 2000 MWe nuclear power plant in the Mahilyow Voblast using pressurized water reactors technology.[3]
After Russia-Belarus energy dispute in 2007, Lukashenko re-declared that to ensure national security, Belarus needs to build its own nuclear power plant. He confirmed that work would start in 2008.[4] The Belarusian Security Council made the decision for construction of nuclear power plant on 15 January 2008.[5] According to the presidential decree signed in January 2008, the first reactor of the nuclear power plant should be operational by 2016, and the second one by 2018.[6][7]
Location
The location of construction site will be defined in spring of 2008, there are 4 variants:
- Krasnaya Polyana site (53°34′56″N 30°42′28″E / 53.58222°N 30.70778°E, [1])
- Kukshinovo site (54°19′45″N 30°45′17″E / 54.32917°N 30.75472°E, [2])
- Verkhodvinsk site
- Ostrovets site (45 km from Vilnius, 54°45′42.8″N 26°7′11.5″E / 54.761889°N 26.119861°E, [3])
Technical features
Technical features of the nuclear power plant are not disclosed and reactor supply contract is not awarded yet. It is expected that the first reactor of the nuclear power plant whould be operational by 2016, and the second one by 2018.[6] First two reactors will have together the capacity of arounf 1000 MW. It is possible that two additional reactors will be built by 2025. Most likely the reactors would be supplied by Russian (Atomstroyexport) or French (Areva) companies.[8]
The nuclear power plant is expected to cost up to US$2.8 billion.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Belarus: Nuclear Power Reactors in Belarus". Nuclear Threat Initiative. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
- ^ "Lukashenka against NPP construction Belarus". Nuclear Threat Initiative. 2002-05-02. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
- ^ "Emerging Nuclear Energy Countries". Uranium Information Centre. July 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
- ^ a b "Belarus to 'build nuclear plant'". BBC. 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
- ^ "Belarus makes final decision to build nuclear power plant". ITAR-TASS. 2008-01-15. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
- ^ a b "Construction of nuclear power plant will become guaranty of national security for Belarus — expert". Regnum. 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
- ^ "Belarus To Announce Nuclear Power Planet Tender Soon". Space Daily. 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2008-08-03.