US-based Westinghouse has signed a long-term agreement with utility Slovenske Elektrarne to licence and supply VVER-440 fuel assemblies the Bohunice and Mochovce nuclear power plants in Slovakia.
The agreement supports Slovakia’s efforts to move away from Russia as its source of fuel for the five plants, two at Bohunice and three at Mochovce. All five units use Russia-supplied VVER technology. An additional unit, also a VVER plant, is close to completion at Mochovce.
Approximately 59% of the electricity produced in Slovakia is generated by its nuclear plants, putting it second behind France with about 62%.
Want to keep reading?
Register free and get full access to NucNet for 14 days. No card required.
- Daily news briefing on the global nuclear industry
- Weekly, monthly and topical newsletters
- 24/7 coverage during nuclear incidents and safety events
- Full searchable archive, 30,000+ articles since 1991
- SMR and AMR project database
- Analysis, Focus pieces and infographics
- NucNet Style Guide for nuclear reporters and communicators
After the trial, keep a free account for a newsletter and a complimentary Plus article every two weeks. Or see our subscription plans for individuals and organisations.
See subscription options
