Pashinyan visits Atom Museum in Moscow to learn about achievements in  nuclear energy

 Friday, December 12 2025 16:13:00
Pashinyan visits Atom Museum in Moscow to learn about achievements in  nuclear energy

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, along with the heads of government of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council member states, visited the Atom Museum in  Moscow.

Conflict of interests between West and Russian to harm Armenian  nuclear energy - opinion 
 Wednesday, December 18 2024 11:54

ArmInfo.  The close attention to the Armenian nuclear energy sector by major  international players is based on the clash of interests between the  West and Russia. This was stated by energy security expert Alen  Gevondyan in an interview with ArmInfo. 

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Development of nuclear diplomacy for Armenia is a strategic task -  expert 
 Wednesday, December 18 2024 11:15

ArmInfo. The development of nuclear diplomacy for Armenia is a strategic task, taking into account the balance between national interests and international cooperation, political scientist Vahe Davtyan believes. 

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High-Voltage Electric Networks of Armenia company presemts projects  to Armenia`s minister of territorial administration 
 Friday, December 13 2024 10:34

ArmInfo.  Minister of  Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of  Armenia David Khudatyan visited High-Voltage Electric Networks of  Armenia CJSC, where he got acquainted with the programs being  implemented. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry.

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Armenia`s minister of territorial administration holds meeting to  discuss situation in energy sector 
 Tuesday, December 10 2024 11:12

ArmInfo. The Minister of  Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of  Armenia David Khudatyan held a working meeting with the heads of the  energy system yesterday. 

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Events organized to raise Tavush residents` awareness of sustainable  energy technologies 
 Thursday, December 5 2024 12:14

ArmInfo.  The public  organization "Compass" is launching a series of information events in  Armenia to raise awareness of the residents of the Tavush region  about sustainable energy technologies and popularize their use. This  is stated in the message of the Ministry of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia.

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Wind power generation project discussed with Asian Development Bank
 Friday, November 29 2024 20:42

ArmInfo.Hovhannes Harutyunyan, the Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia,  met with Areg Barseghyan, energy specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to discuss the wind power generation project being implemented with the bank's support.

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Vahe Davtyan: Pressure on ANPP is part of broader geopolitical  competition
 Friday, November 29 2024 20:17

ArmInfo. Armenia is a country with an excess electric power system, largely due to the presence of a nuclear power plant within its territory, as stated by Vahe Davtyan, a Doctor of Political Sciences and Professor, on  November 29 at the second forum "Russia - Armenia" in Moscow. 

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Armenia exported 60 million kWh of electricity to Turkey through  Georgia - expert
 Monday, November 25 2024 19:47

ArmInfo. According to official Georgian statistics, Armenia has exported 60 million kWh of  electricity to Turkey through Georgia, as reported by Prof. Vahe Davtyan, an expert in cross-border infrastructure issues and a Doctor of Political Sciences, on his Facebook page.

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Energy Ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia and Bulgaria meet in  Istanbul to discuss cross-border energy project 
 Friday, November 22 2024 22:20

ArmInfo. The Ministers of Energy of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia and Bulgaria convened their  regular meeting in Istanbul on November 22.  According to Turkish media reports special attention was paid to projects focused on creating efficient electricity supply chains.

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Armenia to issue budget loan to Iranian company Sanir building a  400-kilovolt   electricity transmission line from Iran to Armenia
 Thursday, November 21 2024 19:40

ArmInfo. The Armenian government will issue budget loan to Iranian company Sanir, which is  building a 400-kilovolt electricity transmission line from Iran to Armenia.  The decision was approved on November 21.  According to the explanation in the document, the provision of financial resources is crucial for completing the construction of the project in the shortest possible time, given its importance for the entire energy  system of Armenia.

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Armenia`s government approves proposal to sign agreement on Gazprom  training center 
 Thursday, November 21 2024 12:54

ArmInfo. The Armenian government has approved the proposal to sign an intergovernmental agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation on the conditions for the operation of the of Gazprom Armenia in Yerevan.  The document was approved by  the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers on November 21.

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Energy consumption of Armenia`s public building 40% down thanks to  Energy Efficient Regions project
 Thursday, November 21 2024 11:38

ArmInfo. Thanks to the "Energy Efficient Regions" project, the energy consumption of public buildings in Armenia has decreased by 40%. This was announced during  an expert consultation by Karen Asatryan, Director of the "Energy  Saving and Renewable Energy Fund of Armenia" of the MTUI of Armenia.

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27.4% of Armenia`s energy supplies on competitive terms in Jan-Oct  2024
 Friday, November 15 2024 19:09

ArmInfo. As a result of the liberalization of the electricity market, 27.4% of all electricity sold in Armenia was sold on competitive terms in the first 10 months of this year. This was stated by the candidate for the chairman of  the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of the Republic of  Armenia Mesrop Mesropyan from the rostrum of the National Assembly on  November 15. 

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Armenian NA discussing candidacy of PSRC chairman 
 Friday, November 15 2024 11:13

ArmInfo. Discussions on the  candidacy of the Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) began at the plenary session of the National Assembly of Armenia on November 15. The ruling Civil Contract faction  nominated Mesrop Mesropyan for this position.

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Yerevan`s decision to transfer its "peaceful atom" to Western  rails poses risks to Armenia`s energy security
 Wednesday, November 13 2024 15:33

ArmInfo.  The meeting between the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry and the managing director of Westinghouse Electric Sweden in Stockholm on November 11, once again demonstrated Yerevan's commitment to transition the Armenian "peaceful atom" to Western rails, a move that poses risks to the country's energy security.

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Russian gas supplies to Armenia suspended 
 Wednesday, November 13 2024 14:40

ArmInfo. The supply of Russian natural gas to Armenia has been temporarily suspended due to the need to carry out emergency recovery work on the territory of Georgia. This was reported by Gazprom Armenia.

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We are progressing toward international safety rules for Armenian NPP - Rosatom
 Wednesday, November 13 2024 13:18

ArmInfo.  The second program to extend the service life of power unit No. 2 is ongoing at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP). An ArmInfo correspondent spoke with Yuri Sviridenko, Head of the Integrated Projects Department of Rosatom Service JSC, about its nuances and differences from the first program.

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Diplomat: China is ready to cooperate closely with Armenia in nuclear  energy
 Tuesday, November 12 2024 15:07

ArmInfo. China is ready to closely cooperate with Armenia in the energy sector, and is interested in collaboration in the field of nuclear energy, as stated by Chen Ming, the Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in  Armenia, during a conversation with journalists on November 12 at the international conference "Modernization of China: Armenian-Chinese Relations", while responding to a question about whether Yerevan and Beijing are discussing China's assistance to Armenia in the construction of a new Nuclear Power Plant.

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Most Armenian respondents opposed closure of Metsamor NPP
 Tuesday, November 5 2024 17:02

ArmInfo.Most Armenian respondents opposed the closure of the Metsamor NPP, as evidenced by  the results of a survey conducted by the consulting company MPG under the title "Not ara, but a king!".  

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Minister:  In 2024, Iran to supply Armenia with significantly higher  amount of natural gas compared to previous years
 Monday, November 4 2024 21:52

ArmInfo.In 2024, the volume of natural gas supplied by Iran to Armenia is expected to significantly exceed the volumes from previous years.

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