Rostehnadhor approved the project of the Baltic NPP

Rostehnadhor approved the project of the Baltic NPP

The corresponding order was signed by the director of the department, the press service of Rostekhnadzor reports. Validity of conclusions is 5 years.
Recall the Baltic NPP project involves the construction of two VVER power units of at least 1,170 MW each. The estimated cost of building a nuclear power plant will be more than 194 billion rubles in prices of the first quarter of 2009. Term of commissioning of the first unit is tentatively scheduled for 2016. Baltic nuclear power plant will not only ensure energy independence of the Kaliningrad region, but also give a powerful boost to the economy of the region. In the construction of nuclear power plants will use up to 9000 people simultaneously. To date completed a full range of surveying and the stage associated with the justification of investments. Top priority of preparatory works for construction of the Baltic nuclear power plant is scheduled for late February this year.