Technologies, time frames observed in Belarusian nuclear station construction

All the technologies and time frames are observed in the construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant, said Lilia Dulinets, Head of the International Cooperation, Personnel Training, and Information Support Office of the Nuclear Energy Department of the Belarusian Energy Ministry, during the online conference hosted by the BelTA website on 4 December.

“I would like to calm down everyone and say that old Soviet-style slogans and cutting corners are out of the question. Nuclear energy industry is no place for them. Everything proceeds on schedule and it is strictly monitored,” noted the specialist.

She also pointed out that the construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant proceeds on schedule. “A technological process needs clearly defined time frames, therefore, everything goes on in strict compliance with technological requirements. We have an entire quality control system in place and regulating bodies work,” added Lilia Dulinets.

The Belarusian nuclear power plant is a project to build an AES-2006 type nuclear power plant 18km away from Ostrovets, Grodno Oblast. The power plant will have two power-generating units with the total output capacity of up to 2,400MW (2x1,200MW). The Russian merged company OAO NIAEP – ZAO ASE is the general designer and the general contractor of the project. In line with the general contract for building the nuclear power plant the first power-generating unit is scheduled for commissioning in 2018, with the second one to go online in 2020.