Russia's Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 launches scheduled comprehensive overhaul, equipment upgrades to be carried out

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On September 19, 2026, Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 officially entered a period of scheduled maintenance in accordance with the established plan. The unit belongs to Rosenergoatom, a branch of the Electric Power Division of Rosatom. The maintenance will involve nuclear fuel replacement, routine overhaul of the reactor and turbine generator set, as well as a comprehensive assessment of the technical condition of the metal materials of core equipment.

During the maintenance period, technical personnel of the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant will work closely with experts from Atomenergoremont. While carrying out routine maintenance, they will also implement nine upgrade and modification projects on some key nodes and process systems of Unit 2. The entire overhaul process requires the completion of more than 14,000 different engineering tasks and the participation of approximately 2,000 professionals.

Chief Engineer Ruslan Areyev emphasized that completing this scheduled overhaul with high quality is the foundation for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the unit during its subsequent operation period. To this end, all stages of the overhaul will strictly comply with established standards and procedures, and ensure efficient coordination and cooperation between nuclear power plant personnel and contractor organizations.

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, once pointed out that in the 21st century, nuclear energy is the key to achieving sustainable development and economic viability of global energy, and continuous upgrading and development of nuclear energy technology is an irreplaceable path. At present, the radiation environment of the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant and its surrounding areas meets normal operation standards and does not exceed natural background levels. The nuclear power plant is located in Tver Oblast, Russia, providing the main power supply for the local area and bringing a large number of employment opportunities to the region.