en.Wedoany.com Reported - Rosatom's Kola Nuclear Power Plant held a working meeting with Titan-2, the general contractor for the planned construction of new units at the Kola-II Nuclear Power Plant. The two sides focused on discussing the preparatory phase of the project, which is seen as a key driver for the socio-economic development of the Arctic region.
In March of this year, Rosenergoatom and Titan-2 (both subsidiaries of Rosatom) signed a general contract agreement to build two VVER-S (spectral) reactors with a capacity of 600 MWe each at Kola-II. The VVER-S is a new generation "medium-power" reactor developed by Rosatom, designed to fill the technological gap between small modular reactors and 1200 MWe units. This reactor can accommodate a 100% mixed oxide (MOX) fuel load, enabling the recovery and utilization of plutonium from spent fuel of older reactors. Due to its ability to "breed" and burn its own fuel, the amount of high-level radioactive waste generated per kilowatt-hour of electricity is significantly reduced. The spectral regulation feature also allows it to adjust power output more quickly than conventional plants, making it suitable for integration with intermittent wind and solar power generation.
The meeting focused on work allocation during the project preparation phase, including site surveys, infrastructure design, access road planning, and logistics arrangements for future construction. Participants also inspected the construction site for the new plant to assess the scale and conditions of the upcoming work. Vasily Omelchuk, Director of the Kola Nuclear Power Plant, stated that Kola-II is a strategic project for the nuclear industry and the Murmansk region. Site surveys and infrastructure design will commence this year. The new plant will strengthen regional energy security, promote employment and industrial development, and cooperation with Titan-2 aims to ensure the start of the first phase of construction in 2027.
Grigory Naginsky, General Director of Titan-2, noted that Kola-II will be the first plant equipped with the innovative VVER-S medium-power reactor, and implementing the project under Arctic conditions requires a high level of organizational capability and experience. Alexey Likhachev, General Director of Rosatom, stated that the implementation of this project will contribute to the confident development of the Arctic region's economy and social sphere, and create opportunities for launching new industrial projects. According to the plan, the first unit is scheduled to be commissioned in 2035, and the second unit in 2037.
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