Modernization Project Start at Mochovce NPP (Slovakia) On 15 August, Slovenské elektrárne shut down one of the two turbine generators at Mochovce NPP Unit 2, and after it cooled down, the Company started to dismantle the high-pressure and low-pressure parts of the turbine. This operation kicked off the most important part of the large and demanding modernization…
Slovakia To Become A Power Exporter Thanks To New Nuclear Reactors Slovakia’s new Mochovce-3 reactor is close to start up and generate electricity this year, with unit 4 following in 2023. The two new units at Mochovce are expected to cover about a quarter of Slovak energy demands. Moreover, once it starts up, Mochovce-3 will…
New Milestone Achieved In The Slovak Decommissioning Project European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced further progress in the Slovak nuclear decommissioning plan, as two Soviet-era reactors at the Bohunice nuclear power plant have been fully dismantled and the components decontaminated for safe storage or recycling. The work was funded through the Bohunice International…
Slovak Nuclear Regulator Approved Commissioning Of Mochovce-3 The Slovak Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ÚJD) has recently issued the final authorisation for the commissioning of Unit 3 at the Mochovce nuclear power plant. The operator Slovenské elektrárne expects soon to start loading fuel into the reactor’s core ahead of its commissioning. The ÚJD decision will enter into…
Mochovce-3 Reaches First Criticality Mochovce-3 reactor reached minimum controlled output on 22 October, marking first criticality for the Russia-supplied 440 MW unit. Utility Slovenske Elektrarne, which owns and operates Slovakia’s four commercial reactors, said Mochovce-3 should reach full capacity and begin commercial operation at the beginning of next year. The company said that although a…
IAEA Positively Concluded The ARTEMIS Mission To Slovakia An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said that Slovakia is committed to the safe and effective management of radioactive waste and spent fuel. The team also commended Slovakia for its decommissioning activities while noting opportunities to enhance preparations for geological disposal. The Integrated Review…
Framatome and Slovenské elektrárne Extend Their Long-Term Partnership Framatome (ENS Corporate Member) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a global strategic relationship with the Slovak company Slovenské elektrárne. The signing ceremony took place in Bratislava during the visit and meeting between the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel…
Westinghouse Signed MoU For Potential New Reactors In Slovakia Westinghouse Electric Company (ENS Corporate Member) announced the signing of memorandums of understanding (MOU) with Slovak state-owned nuclear company JAVYS on the potential deployment of AP1000 reactors and AP300 small modular reactors (SMR). The MOUs signed yesterday, 17th July 2023, create a framework for the two…
Westinghouse Supports Slovakia’s Nuclear Fuel Supply Diversification Westinghouse Electric Company (ENS Corporate Member) signed a long-term agreement with Slovenské elektrárne to license and supply VVER-440 fuel assemblies to its nuclear power plants in Bohunice and Mochovce, Slovakia. According to IAEA PRIS, in 2022 more than 59% of the electricity produced in Slovakia was generated by…
Mochovce-3 Successfully Completed Power Commissioning Phase The Slovak operator Slovenské elektrárne announced the successful completion of all power startup operations at Mochovce-3, clearing the path to commercial operation. The new unit has completed a 144-hour demonstration run at full reactor power to show it was ready for safe operation. This test was the last one…