Energoatom

For the Russian nuclear power station operations subsidiary formerly named Energoatom, see Rosenergoatom.
Energoatom
state enterprise
Industry Nuclear power
Headquarters Kiev, Ukraine
Area served
Ukraine
Key people
Yuriy O. Nedashkovsky (President)[1]
Products Electricity
Owner Government of Ukraine
Parent Ministry of Fuel and Energy (Ukraine)
Divisions Nuclear Power Plants, Wind Power Plants, Supporting Agencies
Website www.atom.gov.ua

Energoatom, full name National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine (Ukrainian: НАЕК "Енергоатом") is a Ukrainian state enterprise operating all four nuclear power stations in Ukraine.[2]

Overview

Ukraine ranks seventh in the world and fifth in Europe in terms of the number of nuclear reactors operated, total capacity and electricity produced.

The Ukrainian nuclear power industry employs more than 38,000 people. In recent years, using only 69,0% of the installed capacity, nuclear power plants have under maximum autumn and winter loads generated about 53% of the country's electricity. Overall the share of electricity generation is about 47%. Currently there are 15 operating power units,[2] including 13 units with VVER-1000 (PWR) reactors, and 2 units of the newer subtype of the VVER-440 reactor.

Energoatom is engaged in construction of new power units and rehabilitation of those in operation, purchases of nuclear fuel and removal of radioactive waste, establishing a national infrastructure for spent fuel and radioactive waste management, maintenance of safety at nuclear facilities, retraining and qualification upgrades, and resolution of social problems of the employees.

According to the Energy Strategy of Ukraine, NNEGC Energoatom plans to:

In the longer term, the company intends to:

Recent history

In 2011 Energoatom began a project to bring safety into line with international standards at an estimated cost of $1.8 billion, with a target completion date of 2017. In 2015 the completion date was put back to 2020, due to financing delays.[3]

In 2015 some government agencies made corruption allegations against Energoatom, with concerns raised by Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk.[4] In March 2016, Energoatom's assets and bank accounts were frozen by Ukrainian courts over allegedly unpaid debts; Energoatom is appealing the decision, but the frozen finances have led to contractual breeches.[5][6]

List of companies

Nuclear Power Stations

Name Location Coordinates Type Capacity, MWe Operational Notes
Khmelnytsky Netishyn 50°18′09″N 26°38′52″E / 50.302512°N 26.647875°E / 50.302512; 26.647875 (Khmelnytsky CPP, Unit 1) VVER 1000 1987-
50°18′07″N 26°39′00″E / 50.302005°N 26.649935°E / 50.302005; 26.649935 (Khmelnytsky CPP, Unit 2) VVER 1000 2004-
Rivne Varash 51°19′37″N 25°53′26″E / 51.326857°N 25.890634°E / 51.326857; 25.890634 (Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1) VVER 402 1980-
51°19′35″N 25°53′31″E / 51.326402°N 25.891943°E / 51.326402; 25.891943 (Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 2) VVER 417 1981-
51°19′28″N 25°53′43″E / 51.324538°N 25.895376°E / 51.324538; 25.895376 (Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 3) VVER 1000 1986-
51°19′25″N 25°53′53″E / 51.323505°N 25.898037°E / 51.323505; 25.898037 (Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 4) VVER 1000 2004-
South Ukraine Yuzhnoukrainsk 47°48′43″N 31°13′03″E / 47.812031°N 31.217372°E / 47.812031; 31.217372 (South Ukraine CPP, Unit 1) VVER 1000 1982-
47°48′43″N 31°13′09″E / 47.812059°N 31.219298°E / 47.812059; 31.219298 (South Ukraine CPP, Unit 2) VVER 1000 1985-
47°48′44″N 31°13′20″E / 47.812211°N 31.222286°E / 47.812211; 31.222286 (South Ukraine CPP, Unit 3) VVER 1000 1989-
Zaporizhzhia Enerhodar 47°30′31″N 34°35′04″E / 47.508519°N 34.584392°E / 47.508519; 34.584392 (Zaporizhzhia CPP, Unit 1) VVER 1000 1984- largest nuclear power plant in Europe
47°30′35″N 34°35′07″E / 47.509838°N 34.585165°E / 47.509838; 34.585165 (Zaporizhzhia CPP, Unit 2) VVER 1000 1985-
47°30′40″N 34°35′09″E / 47.511172°N 34.585894°E / 47.511172; 34.585894 (Zaporizhzhia CPP, Unit 3) VVER 1000 1986-
47°30′45″N 34°35′12″E / 47.512491°N 34.586624°E / 47.512491; 34.586624 (Zaporizhzhia CPP, Unit 4) VVER 1000 1987-
47°30′50″N 34°35′15″E / 47.513839°N 34.587364°E / 47.513839; 34.587364 (Zaporizhzhia CPP, Unit 5) VVER 1000 1989-
47°30′55″N 34°35′17″E / 47.515157°N 34.588126°E / 47.515157; 34.588126 (Zaporizhzhia CPP, Unit 6) VVER 1000 1995-

Other Power Stations

Name Type Location Coordinates Generator Capacity, MWe Operational Number
Donuzlav Wind Novoozerne 45°24′06″N 33°09′22″E / 45.401667°N 33.156111°E / 45.401667; 33.156111 (Donuzlav WPP) USW 56-100 6.82 1993- 62
Sudak Wind Meganom Ridge 44°48′43″N 35°04′39″E / 44.811923°N 35.077537°E / 44.811923; 35.077537 (Sudak WPP) USW 56-100 3.85 35
Chornomorske Wind Chornomorske 45°29′14″N 32°44′33″E / 45.487095°N 32.742452°E / 45.487095; 32.742452 (Chornomorske WPP) T600-48 1.2 2
Tashlyk Pumped Storage Yuzhnoukrainsk 47°47′49″N 31°10′53″E / 47.797013°N 31.181404°E / 47.797013; 31.181404 (Tashlyk HAPP) ? 302 2006- 2
Oleksandrivka Hydroelectric Oleksandrivka 47°47′49″N 31°10′53″E / 47.797013°N 31.181404°E / 47.797013; 31.181404 (Oleksandrivka HES) ? 11.5 1999- 2

Supporting companies

Unfinished Nuclear Power Plants

See also

References

  1. "The management". Energoatom. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  2. 1 2 Energoatom chief Kim overstepped his powers when signing contract, failed to show up for questioning, says interior minister, Interfax-Ukraine (12 June 2013)
  3. "Ukraine aims to complete safety upgrade program in 2020". World Nuclear News. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  4. "Energoatom chief recalls highs and lows of first half-year". World Nuclear News. 12 August 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  5. "Continued Ukraine-Russia tensions over fuel". Nuclear Engineering International. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  6. "Ex-head of Energoatom Derkach claims worst situation in sector in 25 years". Interfax-Ukraine. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.

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