📋 Tender Overview
March 19 Representatives Of The European Parliament (Ep) Visited The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (Npp), Who Got Acquainted With The Progress Of The Decommissioning Of The Nuclear Power Plant Operating In Lithuania, And Were Also Interested In Issues Of Operational Efficiency And Resource Management. Members Of The European Parliament Took Part In The Visit: Virginijus Sinkevicius, Responsible For The Closure Of Nuclear Power Plants In The European Parliament, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Paulius Saudargas And Their Accompanying Advisers. Also - Deputy Minister Of Energy Gabriel Gorbachevski, Mayor Of Visaginas Municipality Erlandas Galaguz. Currently, The Ep Is Preparing A Draft Opinion On The Regulation Of The Council Of The European Union (Eu) (Hereinafter - The Regulation) Regarding The Support Program For The Decommissioning Of The Lithuanian Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant In 2028-2034. For The Period For Which The Proposed Budget Allocation Is 678 Mln. Euros. Therefore, It Was Important For The Meps To Make Sure And See The Progress Of The Ongoing Work Up Close, To Communicate With The CompanyS Representatives And Visit The Workplaces Where The Daily Dismantling Of Nuclear Power Plants Takes Place In Compliance With The Highest Safety Standards And Obligations In The Eu. We Are Pleased With The Attention Of The Meps At This Very Moment, Because The Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Megaproject Has Reached A New Stage - The Most Technically Complex Work Related To The Dismantling Of The Reactor Cores Begins. It Is One Of The Most Complex Nuclear Energy Projects In Europe, Requiring The Highest Safety Standards And Consistent International Cooperation. The Meps Visit Is Important For Assessing The Progress Of The Project And Ensuring Further Eu Funding For The Smooth Completion Of The Remaining Works. - Emphasizes Linas Bauzys, Head Of Altra. During The Visit, The Progress Of The Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Project Was Presented To The Delegation. So Far, 81,603 Tons Of Power Plant Equipment And Structures Have Been Dismantled, Which Is 45.3 Percent. Of The Total Expected Amount. The Delegation Got Acquainted With The Upcoming Works, Which Mark The Transition To The Most Complex Stage Of The Mega-Project. Among Them Is Preparation For The Dismantling Of Reactors And The Dismantling Of Complex Technological Devices - Steam Drums-Separators. These Are Unique Tasks That Have No Analogues In The World. Much Attention Is Also Paid To The Radioactive Waste Management Infrastructure. The Delegation Was Presented With The Progress Of The Construction Of The Surface Disposal Facility, Which Was Started Last Year, As Well As The Development Issues Of The Solid Radioactive Waste Storage Facility, Where The Waste Generated During The Dismantling Of The Reactors Will Be Temporarily Stored In The Future. Challenges Of Project Implementation, Safety Requirements, Long-Term Planning And Financing Needs Were Also Discussed During The Visit. It Was Emphasized That The Decommissioning Of Nuclear Power Plants Is Not Only A National Project - It Is An Example Of European Solidarity And Technological Leadership, Which Contributes To The Long-Term Security Of The Region. The Decommissioning Of The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant Is Largely Financed By The European Union, While The Rest Is Covered By The State Budget Of The Republic Of Lithuania. Currently, Works Are Carried Out According To 2021-2027. Financing Program For Which The European Union Has Allocated 552 Million Euros. 2028-2034 During The Period It Is Planned To Allocate 678 Million Euros. The Involvement Of The Members Of The European Parliament Is Important To Ensure That Decisions On The 2028-2034 Program Would Adequately Assess Project Progress And Further Project Needs. More About The Regulation: The Regulation Aims To Help Lithuania To Close The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, Eliminate Residual Radiological Hazards And Optimize The Efficiency Of The Program By Proportionally Reducing The Workforce, Taking Into Account That Part Of The Projects Will Be Carried Out By External Contractors (Dismantling Of The R3 Zone Of The Reactors). It Also Aims To Create Knowledge About The Decommissioning Process Of Nuclear Power Plants (With Graphite) And Radioactive Waste Management For The Eu And Other Countries (E.G. Ukraine). The Regulation Sets The Goals Of The Ignalina Program, 2028-2034. Budget, Forms Of Eu Funding And Rules For Providing Such Funding. The Program Will Be Implemented In Accordance With Regulation (Euratom) 2024/2509, Following The Principle Of Indirect Management With The Current Authorized Entities (Cpva, Ebrd). The Eu Council Has Yet To Make A Final Decision On The Regulation.
