The physical startup for the second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power station near Ostrovets is expected in the autumn of 2021, Belarusian minister of energy Viktor Karankevich told journalists.
Mr Karankevich was quoted by Belarusian state news agency Belta as saying that Belarusian-2 is at an “85% readiness level” with work progressing on schedule.
Last month the first fuel batch for the Russia-made VVER-1200 pressurised water reactor unit was delivered onsite following the loading of dummy fuel assemblies in March 2021.
Mr Karankevich said actual fuel loading for Belarusian-2 is scheduled for the autumn of this year.
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