Slovakia’s nuclear power plants are powered by Soviet VVER reactors, which have enough Russian fuel available until the end of next year.
the today.sk The portal stated that the Slovaks had already started several negotiations with alternative fuel suppliers, who eventually signed a contract with the American company Westinghouse.
Securing another nuclear fuel resource is an important step towards enhancing Slovakia’s energy security
– said Branislav Stresic, President of the Slovak Electricity Company. It was noted that the first shipment may arrive when the fuel is approved for use under Slovak law.
More and more countries are looking for alternative suppliers
According to the newspaper, Russia has managed to maintain its position in the field of nuclear energy despite Western sanctions. As written, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Finland and Ukraine also have Russian-fueled VER reactors.
Last year, many countries were looking for alternative suppliers, because fuel from the Russian company TVEL, prof It was purchased from a subsidiary of Rosatom.
All over Europe, more and more people are trying to become independent from Russia.
Westinghouse has already signed contracts with several European countries. The American company is already capable of producing fuel for the VVER 440 and 1000 reactors.
As we wrote, Poland has tried unsuccessfully to produce nuclear energy for decades. In May, a contract was signed with the US companies Westinghouse and Bechtel to build three AP1000 reactors in the Pomeranian region.
