Russia orders its nuclear power stations to boost output
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Restrictions on the output of electricity have been lifted at the majority of Russian nuclear power stations because of increased energy consumption caused by the cold weather, Rosenergoatom's (Russian nuclear operator) press service has told RIA-Novosti.
"Output restrictions have been lifted at Russia's nuclear power stations because of the severe weather conditions and the increased energy consumption this has brought about," the press service said.
Rosenergoatom's press release, which reached RIA-Novosti on Thursday [19 January], says that "27 power units, with a combined output of 20,048 MW (an ITAR-TASS version says "2004 MW"), are currently operating at nuclear stations, with four undergoing repairs".
However, output restrictions have not been lifted at the Kola and Bilibino nuclear power stations, Rosenergoatom explained to RIA-Novosti.
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