ArmInfo. Constructing small modular power plants in Armenia as a replacement for the current Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) is impractical in terms of ensuring national security. This opinion was expressed by Artur Avetisyan, the Director of the research and analytical center "Energy  Initiative of Armenia" and a PhD associate professor, during the  online discussion <"Atomic"Dilemma of Armenia: Building a New NPP -  With and Without Russia>, organized on the expert platform of the  Analytical Center for Strategic Studies and Initiatives (ACSII).

ArmInfo. The current state of Armenia's nuclear energy sector is similar to a well-known monologue performed by People's Artist of Russia Roman Kartsev:  yesterday there were big crayfish, but for five rubles, today there  are smaller crayfish, but for three rubles.  After extensive  discussions, the Armenian government has reached a decision on the  capacity and type of the new nuclear power plant. According to RA  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a political decision has been made to  construct a nuclear power plant with a small modular reactor (SMR).  RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel  Sanosyan commented on the Armenian Cabinet's statement, noting that  the plant will have a capacity of 400-600 MW. Based on his  statements, it can be inferred that Armenia intends to build two  power units, as SMR nuclear power plants typically have units with  capacities of up to 300 MW. Meanwhile, experts in the field emphasize  the importance of a robust nuclear energy sector for Armenia, as we  approach the fifth world industrial revolution.

ArmInfo.The Armenian nuclear power plant will be shut down for scheduled maintenance (PPR) from  May 15, Advisor to the General Director of the ANPP Gera Sevikyan told ArmInfo.

ArmInfo.Armenia will not give up nuclear energy; this is a requirement of the country's Energy  Security Strategy until 2040. UN National Expert on Energy Ara Marjanyan expressed such a belief in a conversation with the ArmInfo correspondent, commenting on yesterday's statement by RA Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the live broadcast.

ArmInfo. Next year, the implementation of a program to re- extend the operating life of power unit N2 of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant will begin.  Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Gnel Sanosyan stated on October 31 at the RA NA  Standing Committees discussions on the draft state budget for 2024.

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.  

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. 

ArmInfo. Today is the deadline for the 2-month term for the expert opinion by the interagency group for construction of a new nuclear power unit formed under a decision  by Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan. 

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.

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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ArmInfo. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of the Republic of  Armenia Gnel Sanosyan received the delegation of "Rosatom" headed by  Olenin Yuri,  Deputy Director for Science and Strategy of Rosatom,  Chairman of the Board of Directors of TVEL JSC. This was reported by  the press service of the ministry.

ArmInfo.A new NPP construction project continues to be talked about in Armenia. No one doubts Armenia needs a new nuclear-powers plant (NPP), but its  capacity is being questioned. According to the preliminary data,  Armenia's authorities are inclined to the construction of an NPP with  a capacity of 1,200MW, with experts raising objections. According to  them, Armenia needs an NPP with a capacity of 500MW. 

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ArmInfo.The new power unit under construction at the Kursk nuclear power plant could be serve as a standard for Armenia, Armenia's Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure said in an interview with the Public Television. 

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ArmInfo. On 23 June, 2022 at 13:00 turbine generator ь4, then at 20:56 turbine generator  of the Armenian NPP Unit 2 were connected to the national grid of Armenia,  the press service of the ANPP reports.

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