We will act based on our interests in energy sector - Member of  ruling party on demands to close Armenian NPP

 Tuesday, October 3 2023 16:24:00
We will act based on our interests in energy sector - Member of  ruling party on demands to close Armenian NPP

ArmInfo. Armenia will act in accordance with its interests in the energy sector. Sargis  Khandanyan, head of the Armenian Parliament's Standing Committee on Foreign Relations, stated in a conversation with reporters on October 3.

Expert: Mothballing of ANPP can seriously affect Armenia`s energy  security and national security as a whole 
 Tuesday, October 3 2023 12:33

ArmInfo.At a meeting of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, an appeal was made demanding that  the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) take measures regarding the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant in Armenia, located 16 km from the borders of Turkey. This was reported by the Turkish Anadolu Agency.

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Armenia joins IAEA Board of Governors
 Thursday, September 28 2023 22:18

ArmInfo. Armenia joined the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency  (IAEA). This decision was made at the 67th session of the IAEA General Conference.

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Government of Armenia approves Program for extending operational life  of Unit 2 at Metsamor NPP
 Thursday, September 14 2023 19:44

ArmInfo.On September 14, the Government of Armenia approved the Program for extending the   operational life of Unit 2 at Armenian Nuclear Power Plant CJSC and the Plan for organizing and implementing the activities provided for in the plan.  

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Solar photovoltaic floating station opened on Lake Yerevan
 Wednesday, September 13 2023 16:44

ArmInfo. A solar photovoltaic floating station was opened on Lake Yerevan. This was  reported by the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures.

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Expert: Armenia`s status as electricity exporting country may  decrease significantly
 Monday, September 11 2023 13:02

ArmInfo. Armenia's status as an electricity exporter may decrease significantly, and the time is not far when,  having a nuclear power plant, rich hydropower resources and the potential of solar energy development, the country will simply turn into a net importer of electricity.

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Eurasian Club Forecast: Government to stop supporting solar energy  sector
 Tuesday, August 22 2023 15:34

ArmInfo. There is progress in the energy sector of Armenia, but in general there is also a decline  in rates, despite the fact that, according to the government, solar  energy in the country is developing above the norm. atul Manaseryan,  Doctor of Economics, professor, head of the "Alternative" Research  Center, a member of the Eurasian Expert Club stated during a press  conference on August 22.

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Extension of operation of Armenian NPP estimated at $150mln
 Tuesday, August 22 2023 14:14

ArmInfo. The extension of operation of the Armenian NPP is estimated at $150mln, Gera Sevikyan,  Advisor to the Director General of the Armenian NPP, told ArmInfo. 

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In cooperation with French Solges Energy first hydrogen station to be  built in Armenia 
 Wednesday, August 9 2023 20:13

ArmInfo. The Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund of Armenia and the French Solges Energy  Group CJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing  innovative, renewable energy in Armenia, according to which it is  planned to build the first demonstration hydrogen generation station  in the Republic of Armenia.

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There is no alternative to nuclear energy in Armenia, so the question  is the capacity of new nuclear unit - experts
 Saturday, August 5 2023 18:15

ArmInfo. There is no alternative to nuclear energy in Armenia, so the question is the  capacity of the new nuclear power unit. Such an idea became the  cornerstone during the Round Table on the prospects for building a  new nuclear power unit in Armenia, organized on August 5 by an  initiative group of county's power engineers.

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Minister: We cannot be satisfied with speed of construction of new  Iran-Armenia power line
 Wednesday, July 26 2023 13:47

ArmInfo.Armenia cannot be satisfied with the speed of construction of the third Iran-Armenia  power line. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of the Republic of Armenia Gnel Sanosyan stated this on July 26 at the discussion of the main directions of the country's  draft state budget for 2024 in the RA National Assembly.

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Great work planned at Armenian NPP in 2024-2025  - minister
 Wednesday, July 26 2023 13:31

ArmInfo. Great work is planned at the Armenian NPP in 2024- 2025, Armenia's Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan stated at the 2024 draft budget discussions in Armenia's Parliament. 

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Mets Masrik LLC to receive electricity production license at Arev  solar power plant
 Wednesday, July 19 2023 18:38

ArmInfo. "Mets Masrik" LLC will receive a license for electricity production at "Arev" solar power  plant. The decision to issue a license was made at the July 19 session of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC).

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Iran, Russia to exchange electricity through Azerbaijan - Iranian   energy minister 
 Monday, July 17 2023 11:42

ArmInfo.Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian says that Iran and Russia will exchange  electricity through the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mehr reports. 

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EIA of "Aig-1" Project approved by Ministry of Environment of Armenia
 Monday, July 10 2023 16:00

ArmInfo. Representatives of the development financing institutions interested in the financing of the construction project of the "Ayg-1" project, namely the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), German DEG, French PROPARCO, as well as representatives of Abu Dhabi's Masdar, visited Armenia, ANIF reports.

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Artsakh Republican Medical Center to be provided with alternative energy source
 Tuesday, July 4 2023 18:47

ArmInfo. The Republican Medical  Center of the Republic of Artsakh will be provided with an  alternative source of energy, regardless of power outages and rolling  blackouts. Thanks to the initiative of the We Are Our Mountains  Territorial Development Agency, a geothermal-solar hybrid plant will  be built in Artsakh, which will increase the reliability of the  medical center's power supply system. According to the agency, first  aid, surgery, resuscitation and intensive care units will be provided  with electricity as a matter of priority.

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Gnel Sanosyan, Justin Friedman discuss problems in Armenia`s energy sector
 Monday, July 3 2023 20:37

ArmInfo. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of Armenia Gnel Sanosyan, during a meeting with a delegation led by Justin Friedman, Director of the Office of Export Control Cooperation (ISN/ECC) in the State Department's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferatio, expressed satisfaction with the recent cooperation.

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CIS Electric Power Council delegation gets acquainted with modernization works of ANPP
 Monday, July 3 2023 17:08

ArmInfo. Within the framework of his visit to Armenia, Taras Kupchikov, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Electric Power Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States, visited the ANPP for familiarization purposes. This was reported by the press service of the Armenian NPP.

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Capacity of future nuclear power unit will be decisive when choosing - ANPP Head
 Monday, July 3 2023 16:55

ArmInfo. Yerevan has not yet made a decision on the construction of a new nuclear power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) - a nuclear power unit of the Russian-made POI with a capacity of 1200 MW or any other. Chief Executive Director of Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) told journalists on July 3.

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Solar panels installed in Armenia already exceed capacity of NPP - Minister
 Thursday, June 29 2023 17:22

ArmInfo. Armenia is one of the  leading countries in the world in the number of solar systems  installed. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures  Gnel Sanosyan stated this at a government meeting.

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Armenia`s vice-premier, U.S, Department of State rep discuss nuclear energy cooperation
 Wednesday, June 28 2023 12:46

ArmInfo. Armenia's Vice-Premier  Mher Grigoryan hosted a delegation led by Mr Justin Friedman, Senior  Advisor in the Department of State's Bureau of International Security  and Nonproliferation. Attending the meeting was also U.S. Ambassador  to Armenia Kristina Kvien. 

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