Armenian nuclear power plant
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Other names: Metsamor
Armenian nuclear power plant (Հայկական ատոմային էլեկտրակայան) is an operating nuclear power plant in Vagharshapat region, Armavir, Armenia.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Armenian nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retired[1] | 1977[1] | 1989[1] | 408 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | VVER V-270[1] | Ministry Of Territorial Administration And Infrastructure [100%][1] | Closed Joint Stock Company Armenian NPP[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 1980[2] | 2036 (planned)[3] | 448 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | VVER V-270[2] | Ministry Of Territorial Administration And Infrastructure [100%][2] | Closed Joint Stock Company Armenian NPP[2] |
| 3 | Announced[4] | – | – | 1200 MW[4] | Unknown | unknown | – | – |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Armenian nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1, 1969[1] | December 15, 1976[1] | December 22, 1976[1] | October 6, 1977[1] | February 25, 1989[1] |
| 2 | July 1, 1975[2] | January 1, 1980[2] | January 5, 1980[2] | May 3, 1980[2] | 2036 (planned)[3] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Armenian nuclear power plant
(Read more about nuclear capacity definitions.)
| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 376 MW[1] | 376 MW[1] | 1375 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 416 MW[2] | 375 MW[2] | 1375 MWt[2] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Armenian nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vagharshapat region, Armavir, Armenia[5] | 40.1817, 44.1423 (exact) |
| 2 | Vagharshapat region, Armavir, Armenia[5] | 40.1817, 44.1423 (exact) |
| 3 | Vagharshapat region, Armavir, Armenia[5] | 40.1817, 44.1423 (exact) |
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Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 https://web.archive.org/web/20220522163538/https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=1. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 https://web.archive.org/web/20220407011801/https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=2. Archived from the original on 2022-04-07.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://neweasterneurope.eu/2026/04/03/the-future-of-nuclear-energy-in-armenia-debate-risks-and-strategic-choices-around-the-metsamor-nuclear-power-plant/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://web.archive.org/web/20230616000552/https://www.neimagazine.com/news/newsarmenia-considers-nuclear-options-10933703.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://goo.gl/maps/A7szpWuwctZDdY7v7.
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