Studies to determine model of new nuclear reactor, says Armenian minister

Authorities are yet to determine the model of a new nuclear power station. A Cabinet minister told lawmakers on Monday that the model will be chosen as a result of ongoing studies that will also determine the capacity and funding structure.

“The studies of active nuclear technologies, including modular reactors around the world continue with the purpose of building a new nuclear reactor in Armenia,” Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Davit Khudatyan said at a parliamentary committee meeting on the 2024 budget report.

“For this purpose, the government established last year the Construction of New Atomic Reactor CJSC, which is now in the phase of involving cadres,” he said.

At the same time, the work for modernizing the second power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant and extending it by 2026 are underway.