First unit of Belarus NPP is ready for 86-87%

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AtomInfo.Ru, PUBLISHED 30.03.2019

The works for the reactor assembly on the first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant will be completed by the end of April.

This was reported by the ASE's vice-president Vitaly Polyanin.

"In our view, the first unit is with good dynamics. Over the past six months we have taken a significant step forward", - said Vitaly Polyanin.

According to the deputy minister of energy of Belarus Mikhail Mikhadzyuk, the readiness of the unit #1 is equal to 86-87%. The second unit is ready for 65%.

Topics: East Europe, Belarus

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