South Ukrainian nuclear power plants - not ready for a safe operation in over-design period
Publisher: CEE Bankwatch Network
Volume: 3 pages, pdf
Description:
On October 14, 2013 the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) published a draft decision on the possibility of a lifetime extension for unit 1 of the South Ukrainian nuclear power plant (SUNPP-1) up to December 2, 2023, beyond its technically designed lifetime. SUNPP-1’s license is going to expire on December 2nd 2013. The unit has been stopped already in March 2013 for necessary maintenance and safety upgrade works. SNRIU conditioned the possibility of the unit’s re-start and lifetime extension to a list of measures that need to be implemented, including the list of measures from the Complex (Consolidated) Safety Upgrade Program for Ukrainian NPPs.