TACIS developed strategy of closing ANPP
The EU is ready to continue dialogue with Armenia in the energy sector, including closure of the Nuclear Power Plant, said Raul de Lutzenberger, the EU's Charge d'Affairs in Armenia.
He also informed that a strategy of closing ANPP has been worked out in the framework of TACIS program, IA Regnum reports.
The NPP operation life expires in 2016. However, with signature of the European Neighborhood Policy, Armenia undertook to close the NPP in the shortest terms.
The ANPP consisting of two power generating units with 815 MW capacity was first closed in 1988. The second unit with 407,5 MW capacity was restarted in 1995. Armenia announced intention close the NPP is case of creation of alternative energy sources.
He also informed that a strategy of closing ANPP has been worked out in the framework of TACIS program, IA Regnum reports.
The NPP operation life expires in 2016. However, with signature of the European Neighborhood Policy, Armenia undertook to close the NPP in the shortest terms.
The ANPP consisting of two power generating units with 815 MW capacity was first closed in 1988. The second unit with 407,5 MW capacity was restarted in 1995. Armenia announced intention close the NPP is case of creation of alternative energy sources.
