THE NEW NUCLEAR FOR RUSSIA
Vladimir Vinogradov
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In recent years, LNPP has been replacing channel uranium-graphite RBMK-1000 units with generation 3+VVER-1200 pressurised water reactors. Leningrad 1 was shut down after 45 years of operation and all its systems are being prepared for decommissioning. In November 2020, also after 45 years of operation, unit 2 was also shut down for subsequent decommissioning. Units7&8 will replace the still operating RBMKs at units 3&4. Earlier, Director of LNPP Vladimir Pereguda said that it was planned to launch unit 7 in 2030.
Earlier in April it was announced that the boundaries of Novovoronezh will be expanded to enable construction of the fifth stage of the NPP. In the Voronezh region, “large-scale work” has begun to change the boundaries of municipalities associated with the prospective placement of new units at the plant, according to the press service of the regional government. The construction of two new units is reportedly scheduled for the mid-2030s-2040s. The department noted that the facilities are included in Rosatom's long-term development strategy until 2050.