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“Nuclear safety is a top priority for Tatena, so in this case it must ensure that nuclear safety at the Astrava nuclear power plant is not questioned and that we have answers to unanswered questions.” Continuous and active actions to ensure nuclear safety are a matter of responsibility of Tatena towards Lithuania and the whole region ”, Ž. Vaičiūnas.
After discussing the situation with Astrava on Thursday with Rafael Grosssi, CEO of Tatena, Ž. Vaičiūnas pointed out that on July 30, Belarus changed the licensing process of the nuclear power plant: instead of a general license, permits for individual stages will be issued, a license has already been issued to load nuclear fuel into the first reactor and it will start loading. .
“Such a rush, probably due to the elections this weekend, raises many doubts about the safety of this plant and confirms doubts about the serious problems accompanying the project. At the same time, it raises the question whether the Belarusian regulator will not it is under political pressure, because the Convention on Nuclear Safety clearly establishes that it is mandatory to guarantee the independence of the regulator in decision-making, “said the minister.
According to him, Lithuania has not received any information or official response on nuclear safety of nuclear power plants, supply of reserves and other relevant issues. This behavior reaffirms Belarus’ reluctance to cooperate transparently and openly on this issue.
In early July, the Minister of Energy addressed the Tatena regarding the preparation of the Belarusian energy system for the commissioning of the Astrava nuclear power plant and possible interruptions after the start of production. According to Ž. Vaičiūnas, Lithuania, has not yet received confirmation that Belarus has provided the necessary reserves to ensure the stability of the system after the shutdown of the Astrava nuclear power plant.
“The IAEA should work to ensure that Belarus does not start operating the Astrava nuclear power plant until it has developed its electrical system and endangers neighboring countries,” the report said.
After the arrival of nuclear fuel at Astrava in May, Ž. In a letter to R. Grosssi, Vaičiūnas stressed that confidence in nuclear power and in the IAEA currently depends exclusively on the actions of the agency itself.
Lithuania claims that Belarus is building a nuclear power plant 50 kilometers from Vilnius despite safety requirements.
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