Westinghouse to develop analysis for supply of alternative nuclear fuel for Unit V of Kozloduy NPP

Pursuant to the Kozloduy NPP Program for Diversification of Fresh Nuclear Fuel Supplies, on February 4, 2021 the nuclear power plant signed a contract with Westinghouse Electric Sweden to develop safety analyzes for licensing and implementation of an alternative type of nuclear fuel. unit operating at 3120 MW, the nuclear power plant said.

The contract was signed by Nasko Mihov - Executive Director of Kozloduy NPP, and Azis Dag - Vice President and Managing Director of Westinghouse Electric Sweden. The event was attended by Temenujka Petkova - Minister of Energy, Hero Mustafa - Ambassador of the United States, and Katarina Rangnit - Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden.

The preparation of a detailed and in-depth safety assessment is required by the Bulgarian legislation in order to obtain a permit for the commissioning of an alternative type of fuel assemblies.

After the finalization of the activities under the contract, the development will be presented to the Nuclear Regulatory Agency for obtaining a permit (licensing) for the commissioning of the alternative cartridges.

The preparation of safety analyzes is part of the Kozloduy NPP Program for diversification of fresh nuclear fuel supplies, which includes the individual stages of the process. The program is coordinated with the Euratom Supply Agency. The European Energy Security Strategy requires a comprehensive diversified portfolio of supplies of nuclear materials and services in the nuclear fuel cycle for all nuclear power plant operators in the European Union.