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13 October 2023

One more Energoatom's VVER-1000 power unit brought back into operation after scheduled maintenance

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The planned maintenance of the unit began on May 16 and was completed three days ahead of schedule. Thus, the unified power system of Ukraine was strengthened by 1000 MW of electricity.

"In the energy sector, the most extensive repair campaign over the whole period of independence is underway. Despite the challenges posed to Ukraine's power system by russian military aggression, nuclear power professionals will do their utmost to prepare in time and in full for the next heating season. A huge gratitude to all the workers of the energy industry, who are carrying out the repair campaign ahead of schedule," Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko said.

Energoatom’s President Petro Kotin stressed that nuclear workers are conscientiously fulfilling the assigned tasks of providing Ukrainians with electricity amid russian attacks.

"Repairs are also being carried out at several other Ukrainian power units," he noted. "I hope that these works will also be completed ahead of schedule. Furthermore, before the heating season starts, three more nuclear units are waiting for scheduled maintenance, so that we enter the autumn-winter period at full available capacity."