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Belarus and Russia aim to deepen nuclear cooperation

Belarus and Russia aim to deepen nuclear cooperation

A multipurpose nuclear research reactor is one of the possible results of a memorandum of understanding signed between Russia and Belarus to deepen cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

Nuclear Policies 30 January 2024


Belarus 'could be a world leader in nuclear energy share'

Belarus 'could be a world leader in nuclear energy share'

Belarus is considering building a second nuclear power plant, or a third unit at its existing one, and could become one of the leading countries in terms of the proportion of its energy being nuclear-generated, Energy Minister Viktor  Karankevich has said.

Nuclear Policies 21 December 2023


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Second Belarus unit enters commercial operation

Second Belarus unit enters commercial operation

The second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant was put into commercial operation on 1 November. Together with the first unit the new nuclear power plant will provide about 40% of the country's electricity needs.

New Nuclear 02 November 2023


Russia and Belarus radioactive waste disposal agreement

Russia and Belarus radioactive waste disposal agreement

Russia's TVEL and the Belarusian Organisation for Radioactive Waste Management have entered into a long-term cooperation agreement covering the creation and development of infrastructure for the final isolation of radioactive waste in Belarus, as well as training personnel for the operation of a near-surface waste disposal facility.

Waste & Recycling 18 October 2023


Second unit of Belarus nuclear plant connected to grid

Second unit of Belarus nuclear plant connected to grid

The second unit of Belarus's first nuclear power plant has been connected to the power grid and delivered its first kilowatt-hours to the country's electricity system.

New Nuclear 15 May 2023


Hungary and Belarus agree nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus agree nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation relating to the projects in both countries for new Russian VVER-1200 nuclear reactors.

Nuclear Policies 13 April 2023


Belarus's second unit reaches first criticality

Belarus's second unit reaches first criticality

The Belarus Nuclear Power Plant's unit 2 has reached the minimum controllable power level with a self-sustaining controlled nuclear reaction.

New Nuclear 27 March 2023


October commercial operation target for second Belarus unit

October commercial operation target for second Belarus unit

Energy minister Viktor Karankevich has said the aim is for the second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant to be put into commercial operation in October 2023.

New Nuclear 06 March 2023


Belarus plans to build radioactive storage facility 'by 2030'

Belarus plans to build radioactive storage facility 'by 2030'

Belarus is creating an organisation for radioactive waste management, the Ministry of Energy has said. The target is to put a facility into operation by 2030.

Waste & Recycling 23 February 2023


Belarus to expand nuclear cooperation with TVEL

Belarus to expand nuclear cooperation with TVEL

Belarus's Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich has held a meeting with executives from Russian nuclear fuel firm TVEL over future cooperation and joint projects in a range of areas including ensuring a balanced fuel cycle and training personnel in radioactive waste management.

Nuclear Policies 22 February 2023