BelNPP to set example of eco-friendliness

The Belarusian nuclear power plant (BelNNP) will set an example of an environmentally friendly facility built using the latest technological solutions, chairman of the council of the Belarusian public association Ecological Initiative Yury Solovyov during the online conference hosted by BelTA.

“The BelNPP construction project is unparalleled in the world in terms of environmental safety. The future plant will feature the latest active and passive safety systems that will help effectively prevent any emergencies that can cause damage to the environment or human health,” Yury Solovyov noted.

The safety system includes such unique elements as a core catcher that will prevent dangerous radioactive elements from escaping in case of emergency, extra-strong reactor containment buildings able to withstand a plane crash, and an automatic shutdown system that will protect the nuclear reactors in case of a threat to their normal operation.

Yury Solovyov pointed out that Belarus has also created an effective system of monitoring the environmental impact of the Ostrovets NPP. The system is used by the relevant government agencies and the Belarusian public environmental organizations. For non-governmental agencies it is also important to have an opportunity to get access to the construction site of the BelNPP and organize an independent monitoring of its environmental impact.