Russia eyes exports of floating NPPs
More than 20 countries now say they want to buy the floating nuclear power stations, currently under development in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast. All of the countries are either African, Latin American or Asian.
The first of the floating power plants, the “Akademik Lomonosov”, was started constructed by the Sevmash plant in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, last year. When finished, the power plant will be stationed in Severodivnsk itself to serve the local industry.
According to RIA Novosti, the “Akademik Lomonosov” will be finished by 2010. By year 2020, another four plants will be completed. While the first generator will have a 10 billion RUB price tag, the subsequent plants will cost about 5-6 billion RUB.
The plants will have two KLT 40S reactors with a joint capacity of 70 MW will.
More than twenty countries have now signalled its interest in the plants. Among the latest is Indonesia.
See Info-graphics about the floating plants at RIA Novosti
