National Assembly member: We are promoting plans to modernize nuclear energy as a critical component of a diversified energy system

 Friday, October 9 2026 10:42:55
National Assembly member: We are promoting plans to modernize nuclear energy as a critical component of a diversified energy system

ArmInfo. For Armenia, energy diversification is a strategic priority directly linked to security, sovereignty, and long-term independence. Sargis Khandanyan, head of the Armenian delegation to the OSCE PA and Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, stated this during his speech at the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, held in Andorra la Vella.

Electricity generation in Armenia increased by 8% per annum in January-August 2026
 Thursday, October 8 2026 13:12

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, 7,027 million kWh of electricity was generated in January-August 2026, which is 8% higher than the same period last year (versus a 7.1% increase a year ago).

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Rosatom confirms the safety of operating the Armenian NPP until 2031
 Wednesday, October 7 2026 19:35

ArmInfo.  Rosatom and representatives of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant have confirmed the safety of operating the plant’s second unit until 2031, TASS reports, citing a statement by the Russian state corporation.

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Rosatom and representatives of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant confirmed the plant`s operational safety until 2031.
 Wednesday, October 7 2026 14:22

ArmInfo. Rosatom and representatives of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant have confirmed the operational safety of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant until 2031. This was reported by TASS, citing Rosatom.

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Before reconsidering relations with Russia, it is necessary to clearly answer the question of who will pay the difference in the event of the loss of the preferential gas price - expert
 Wednesday, October 7 2026 14:01

ArmInfo. Before reconsidering Armenian-Russian relations, it is necessary to clearly answer the question of who will pay the difference in the event of the loss of preferential gas prices: consumers, businesses, or the state from the budget? Vahe Davtyan, a doctor of political science and energy security expert, writes about this in his article.

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The development of high technologies and the growing number of AI factories in Armenia are prompting the government to consider building a new powerful nuclear power plant.
 Tuesday, October 6 2026 23:34

ArmInfo. The development of high technologies and the growing number of AI factories in Armenia are prompting the government to consider building a new powerful nuclear power plant. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this in an interview with Infocom.

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Rosatom has announced its readiness to implement a project to decontaminate the site of the former Nairit chemical plant
 Monday, October 5 2026 20:29

ArmInfo. Rosatom is ready to use all its available technologies and competencies to implement the project to decontaminate the site of the former Nairit chemical plant in Armenia. This was reported to TASS by the Federal Environmental Operator (FEO, a Rosatom enterprise).

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Armenia and Türkiye are discussing the operation of the Gyumri-Kars power transmission line
 Monday, October 5 2026 19:57

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan reported that he discussed the restoration and operation of the Gyumri-Kars power transmission line with a delegation led by Mustafa Pustu, Chairman of the Board and Director General of the Electricity Transmission Organization of Turkey.

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Armenia`s Deputy Foreign Minister discussed energy security and unblocking regional communications with a Pacific Council delegation.
 Friday, October 2 2026 21:02

ArmInfo. On October 2, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (MFA) of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan received a delegation from the Pacific Council organization. Led by the organization's President and CEO, former US Ambassador to the Republic, Kristina Kvien.

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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission discussed the draft bylaws necessary for the full implementation and use of storage stations
 Friday, October 2 2026 12:22

ArmInfo. The Public Services Regulatory Commission discussed draft bylaws necessary for the full implementation and operation of storage stations. This was reported by the PSRC press service.

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In all likelihood, modular stations won`t be enough for us, Pashinyan said.
 Thursday, October 1 2026 16:10

ArmInfo. According to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the capacity of modular nuclear power plants will be insufficient, given the prospects for AI development in Armenia. He stated this during a briefing with journalists on October 1.

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At the meeting of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, a decision was made to establish new requirements for the publication of the power factor of electricity in the power system.
 Wednesday, September 30 2026 15:16

ArmInfo. At a meeting of the Public Services Regulatory Commission, chaired by Commission Chairman Mesrop Mesropyan, a decision was made to establish a new requirement for the publication of the power factor of electricity in the power grid.

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Likhachev: Rosatom offers Armenia the construction of a new 1 GW nuclear power plant
 Tuesday, September 29 2026 18:13

ArmInfo. Rosatom State Corporation is offering Armenia the construction of a new nuclear power plant with a capacity of 1 GW. This was announced by Alexey Likhachev, head of the Rosatom State Corporation, in a conversation with journalists in Yerevan on September 29.

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Likhachev: Armenia will decide on the technical design of its new nuclear power plant within the next few months
 Tuesday, September 29 2026 16:57

ArmInfo. In the coming months, Armenia will decide on the technical design of its new nuclear power plant and the partners who will build it. This was announced by Alexey Likhachev, head of the Rosatom state corporation, in a conversation with journalists in Yerevan on September 29.

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Pashinyan: The final decision on the new nuclear power plant will be purely economic in nature, taking into account price and quality
 Tuesday, September 29 2026 15:26

ArmInfo. On September 29, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the Rosatom State Corporation, and his delegation.

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Likhachev: Rosatom is working with Armenia on the Nairit project
 Tuesday, September 29 2026 10:31

ArmInfo. Rosatom State Corporation is working with Armenia on the Nairit project. This was announced by the corporation's CEO, Alexey Likhachev, at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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The 5th meeting of the coordinating committee for the implementation of the repeated program to extend the life of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant unit was held in Yerevan.
 Monday, September 28 2026 14:18

ArmInfo. On September 28, the 5th meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee for the implementation of the second life extension program for Unit 2 of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant was held in Yerevan.

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A geological service will be established in Armenia — MTAI
 Monday, September 28 2026 12:08

Arminfo.  In the context of the emerging strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States, the energy sector is of particular importance, and the Armenian side highly values the interest of the United States in developing Armenia’s energy system and the region’s energy interconnectivity. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Narek Apitonyan stated this during a meeting with a U.S. delegation headed by Paul Hooper, Director of the Energy Supply Chains Office of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs.

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Russian natural gas supplies to Armenia have resumed
 Friday, September 25 2026 13:47

ArmInfo. Russian natural gas supplies to Armenia via the North Caucasus-Transcaucasia gas pipeline resumed on September 25, Gazprom Armenia reported.

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The Ministry of Regional Development and the IMF delegation discussed the sustainability of Armenia`s energy sector
 Wednesday, September 23 2026 18:48

ArmInfo. Narek Apitonyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, today received Alexander Ferenc Timan, Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission to Armenia, and Natalia Novtova, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia.

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Armenian and EU officials discussed the prospects of connecting the South Caucasus energy systems to Turkey`s energy system.
 Wednesday, September 23 2026 18:04

ArmInfo. Possible steps to connect the energy systems of the South Caucasus to the Turkish energy system were discussed at a meeting in Tbilisi between Mesrop Mesropyan, Chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission of Armenia, Pedro Verdello, Chairman of the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER), and representatives of the EU4Energy program. The meeting was held as part of the 9th World Forum on Energy Regulations (WFER IX), held in Tbilisi.

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