1 Apr 2013 16:25

Kola NPP cuts power generation 2% in 3M

MURMANSK. April 1 (Interfax) - The Kola Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in the Murmansk region generated 3.104 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity in January-March 2013, down 2% year-on-year, the NPP reported.

At present, the Kola NPP's second, third and fourth power units are up and running, while its first and fifth units are undergoing scheduled repairs. The NPP's load is 1,283 MW.

The Kola NPP is the largest energy enterprise on the Kola Peninsula, with an installed capacity of 1,760 MW. Besides delivering electricity to Russian consumers, the NPP exports power to Finland and Norway.