Russia continues its attempts to legitimize the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), while simultaneously creating conditions for the resumption of electricity production and its subsequent connection to its own energy system.
This is reported by Finway
Actions of the Russian occupation administrations at the ZNPP
Andrei Tyurin, the acting head of the Upper Don branch of Rostekhnadzor, recently visited the territory of the ZNPP, where he discussed the operation and safety of the nuclear plant with other officials from the Russian supervisory authority. Special attention during the meeting was given to the licensing process for activities at the ZNPP, particularly the operation of the second power unit.
Tyurin assured that Rostekhnadzor would issue a license for the operation of power unit No. 2 within the next month. It is worth noting that in June, this same Russian agency had already granted permission for the launch of the first power unit of the plant. The occupation administration of the ZNPP also announced the completion of the transition of the nuclear power plant to a “standard organizational structure typical for Russian nuclear power plants.”
Preparation for the integration of the ZNPP into the Russian energy system
Over the past year, experts have noted a number of signs indicating the impending restart of the plant under Russian control and its connection to the Russian energy system. One important indication of this is the issuance of the relevant licenses by Rostekhnadzor.
“ISW analysts have observed several signs over the past year that Russia’s efforts to restart the ZNPP and connect it to the Russian energy system are nearing completion, as evidenced by the issuance of licenses by Rostekhnadzor.”