Expert on small nuclear power plants: The hardest thing of all is to  find a cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat

 Monday, November 10 2025 15:39:00
Expert on small nuclear power plants: The hardest thing of all is to  find a cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat

ArmInfo. The hardest thing of all is to find a cat in a dark room, especially if there is  no cat. This saying, attributed to Confucius, could very well apply  to Armenia's nuclear energy sector.

PSRC planning to revoke Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC`s operating  license
 Monday, November 10 2025 15:17

ArmInfo.  The PSRC is planning to revoke Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC's operating license, as announced in a statement issued by the regulatory body.   According to the source, the issue will be considered on November 13.

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EU investing 5 million euros in Armenia`s nuclear safety
 Tuesday, November 4 2025 10:36

ArmInfo. The European Union is investing 5 million euros to strengthen nuclear safety in Armenia, as noted in the EU Delegation's Facebook post.

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Tashir Capital resubmitted its application for  reduction in  electricity tariffs 
 Friday, October 31 2025 16:02

ArmInfo.  An application from Tashir Capital, the owner of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC, has been submitted to the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC), to reduce the electricity tariff. Marianna Kagramanyan, press secretary of the "In Our Way" movement, shared this information on  social media. Earlier, Tashir Capital CEO Narek Karapetyan announced  on social media that it there is a possibility to reduce the tariff  for residents by 3 drams.

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EU to allocate EUR 5mln for enhancing Armenia`s nuclear safety and  radiation protection 
 Thursday, October 30 2025 12:56

ArmInfo.  On October 30, at its regular meeting, the Armenian government approved the proposal to sign a Financing Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the  European Commission on "Strengthening Nuclear Safety and Radiation  Protection in Armenia."

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Tashir Capital will once again appeal to Public Services Regulatory  Commission on October 30th, demanding reduction in electricity  tariffs for population
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 18:55

ArmInfo.Tashir Capital will once again appeal to the Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia on October 30th, demanding a  reduction in electricity tariffs for the population. Narek Karapetyan, CEO of Tashir Capital and coordinator of the "In Our Way" movement, wrote about this on social media. 

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ENA former management  proposed reducing electricity tariffs to  Public Services Regulatory Commission, but the proposal was denied -  David Ghazinyan
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 16:54

ArmInfo.The former management of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC had suggested to the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) to consider reducing electricity tariffs. David Ghazinyan, former head of the company and a member of the coordinating council of the "In Our Way"  movement,  told journalists on October 29.

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Underwater cable across Black Sea awaiting European Commission`s  approval 
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 11:30

ArmInfo.  The Black Sea submarine power cable project, which is intended to connect the South Caucasus power grids with the European Union, is awaiting PCI/PMI  (Project of Common European Interest) status. This was reported by  Georgia Online, citing the European Commission's press service.

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Public Services Regulatory Commission declined proposal to lower  electricity supply prices - Our Movement coordinator 
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 10:38

ArmInfo. The Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) rejected the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) company's proposal to reduce electricity prices. Narek  Karapetyan, coordinator of the "Our Way" movement and CEO of Tashir  Capital CJSC, announced this on his Facebook page.

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Khudatyan: Armenia currently discussing subsidy program for  construction of storage plants 
 Tuesday, October 28 2025 15:19

ArmInfo.  By 2030, Armenia's solar power generation capacity was supposed to reach 1,000 MW, but this goal was achieved four years ahead of schedule, as  stated by David Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure, during the October 28 hearings  on the draft 2026  state budget in the National Assembly.

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Preparatory work to design new nuclear power unti to get underway  next year - minister 
 Tuesday, October 28 2025 14:23

ArmInfo.  The program to extend the lifespan of the second power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant will continue in 2026. This was announced by David  Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure  of the Republic of Armenia, at the budget hearings of the Armenian  parliamentary committee on October 28.

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Armenia, U.S.  discussed energy cooperation prospects 
 Saturday, October 18 2025 11:35

ArmInfo.  On October 16, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Congressman Pat Harrigan.

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Germany to issue EUR 84.6mln for accumulators for solar panels 
 Monday, October 13 2025 12:10

ArmInfo. The next meeting of the Armenian- German intergovernmental commission will be held in Berlin at the end of October, where the full range of bilateral relations will be discussed.

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Armenia needs large-capacity nuclear power plant - expert 
 Monday, October 6 2025 10:37

ArmInfo. Armenia needs a large-capacity nuclear power plant.  Political scientist Vahe Davtyan shares this view.

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Civil Contract members` loud statements simply ridiculous: ENA  Control Committee responds to Romanos Petrosyan
 Friday, October 3 2025 21:49

ArmInfo.The Control Committee of the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) has responded to  accusations made by the company's interim manager, Romanos Petrosyan, regarding "inflated" electricity consumption before the management change.

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ZCMC  implementing solar energy transition program  
 Friday, October 3 2025 21:35

ArmInfo.The Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) is implementing a large-scale program to utilize renewable energy from solar power plants, as stated by ZCMC First Vice President Vardan Dzhanyan in an interview  with journalists on the sidelines of the Mining Armenia Forum.

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Decision on  new nuclear power plant in Armenia to be made within one to two years - Pashinyan
 Wednesday, October 1 2025 17:35

ArmInfo. Armenia will decide on the model of its new power unit within one to two years, as stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  during a  government hour in parliament on October 1. According to Pashinyan, discussions are currently underway with Russia, the United States, France, South Korea, and China.

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Pashinyan: New nuclear power unit model selection  in Armenia  not influenced by political factors
 Wednesday, October 1 2025 17:07

ArmInfo. There are aspects that require clarification in the issue of Yerevan's search for a model for constructing a new nuclear power unit in Armenia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made this assessment on October 1 during a government hour in parliament.

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Armenia, USA discuss cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy
 Monday, September 29 2025 12:01

ArmInfo. On September 26, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan delivered opening remarks at the online meeting marking the launch of negotiations of the "123 Agreement" between the Governments of  Armenia and the United States on cooperation in peaceful uses of  nuclear energy.

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Armenian Nuclear Power Plant modernization project is the outcome of  a trusting partnership between Armenia, the Rosatom State  Corporation, and other international partners: Pashinyan
 Thursday, September 25 2025 21:19

ArmInfo.Armenia intends to further develop close cooperation with the IAEA and partner countries to determine the optimal solution for replacing the  existing power unit, taking into account economic efficiency, safety,  and the specific characteristics and nature of the country's energy  system, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his  address at the Global Atomic Forum in Moscow on September 25.

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Likhachev to Pashinyan: Believe me, we will do everything to ensure   all the interests of Armenia and its people 
 Thursday, September 25 2025 20:02

ArmInfo. Rosatom Corporation is closely monitoring Armenia's decision-making process and future plans in the field of nuclear energy with great respect,  as stated by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev during a  roundtable discussion at the World Atomic Week forum in Moscow.

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