The company in charge of the operation of the nuclear power plants confirmed the allocation of the first funds necessary for Atucha I. The total cost of the renovation project amounts to US$670 million.
The new president of the Nucleoelectric company, Dr. Alberto Lamagna, secured funds for the life extension of Atucha I
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Nucleoelectrica Argentina, the company in charge of the operation of the country’s nuclear power plants, announced today that necessary funds have been secured to carry forward the Atucha I life extension projecta strategic milestone for the nuclear development of Argentina. The total cost of the renovation project amounts to $670 million.
The announcement was made by the new president of the company, Alberto Lamagnawho confirmed that the plant’s maintenance shutdown will begin on September 29, the day it will end its first operating cycle after 50 years of energy generation.
“The project will allow Atucha I operate for 20 more yearsensuring its contribution to the national energy matrix and promoting the development of technical capabilities that position Argentina in the global nuclear services market,” said Lamagna, who also highlighted the commitment of the national government to “strengthen and expand Argentine nuclear potentialin a context of global revitalization of this type of energy, which offers development opportunities in the incorporation of private capital”.
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Atucha I, like any industrial installation, has a design useful life that marks the period during which its components and equipment can operate safely and efficiently. Once this cycle has been completed, a stop life extensionwhich will last 30 months and will allow the maintenance, inspections and improvements necessary for the plant to operate safely for a new cycle.
This entire process will be carried out in accordance with what is dictated by the Nuclear Regulatory Authority, an organization dedicated to regulation and inspection of this activity, which is responsible for issuing the license that enables Nucleoeléctrica Argentina to operate its facilities.
Information about Atucha I
The Atucha I Nuclear Power Plant is the first nuclear plant in Latin Americalocated in the town of Lima, province of Buenos Aires. Inaugurated in 1974, it has a PHWR (Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor) type reactor and an installed power of 362 MW.
During its 50 years of operation, it has generated power reliablycontributing significantly to the national electrical system. With the life extension, Atucha I will continue playing a key role in the contribution of nuclear energy to the generation of energy for millions of Argentines.
About Nucleoelectrica Argentina
Nucleoeléctrica Argentina produces electrical energy through the operation of the plants Atucha I, Atucha II and Embalsewith a total installed power of 1,763 MW. In addition to operating these plants and marketing energy in the Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM), the company is in charge of managing projects that guarantee the safe and reliable operation of its facilities.
With 30 years of experience in nuclear energy generation, the company provides approximately 8% of the country’s electrical energyand its activities are subject to the highest security standards, being supervised through rigorous national and international controls.
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