The Ukrainian nuclear power plant safety upgrade project and the EBRD’s contribution to extending outdated Soviet reactors
Briefing | 15 January 2012
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Euroatom plan to support the nuclear power plant safety upgrade project in Ukraine. The EU presents the project as a timely initiative to improve nuclear safety in the region. A closer inspection however shows that it in fact can increase nuclear risks, in that the project includes a significant number of measures necessary to extend the lifetime of the reactors.
This paper has been updated on May 12, 2012. Find the updated version here.
Institution: EBRD
Theme: Energy & climate
Location: Ukraine
Project: The ‘Second Backbone Corridor’ – High voltage electricity transmission lines, Ukraine | Zombie reactors in Ukraine
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