Earth's final frontier: Russia's floating nuclear power plant leaves for new Arctic home
August 23, 2019
The Akademik Lomonosov, August 13, 2019 © Sputnik / Pavel Lvov
Russia's floating nuclear power plant leaves for new Arctic home
"There are no analogues to it in the world," said Dmitry Alekseenko, a branch deputy director of Rosenergoatom, the builder of the floating nuclear power plant.
The Akademik Lomonosov and its assisting vessels are scheduled to reach their destination by the end of September, their exact arrival time depending on weather conditions. The facility is set to become operational by the end of the year.
Chukotka is one of the most isolated regions of Russia, with harsh climate conditions impeding massive construction and the region in need of replacing its aging energy infrastructure. The new nuclear power facility can provide the necessary energy for the local population and plants located in the remote region, as well as for oil and gas rigs.
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