The designing stage of the Kola Nuclear Power Plant (NPP-2) is planned to be completed by the end of this year, while engineering and geological surveys are being completed at the construction site, said Igor Marakulin, Deputy Director of Development for the Kola NPP-2.
According to him, the construction of the Kola NPP-2 will be the largest investment project in the Murmansk region. The investment in the project amounted to about 294 billion rubles in terms of 2022 prices, and about 10,000 people will be involved in the construction.
"Rosatom State Corporation is currently engaged in the design of this facility. Engineering and geological surveys are coming to an end at the site. The plans are to complete the designing stage by the end of 2023, then prepare a justification for investments, send documentation to Rostechnadzor and then obtain a license for the placement of a nuclear power plant," said Marakulin.
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