Test Mission on Operational Safety Under Way at Belarusian NPP

A test mission on operational safety is being conducted at the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP) until October 31, the Ministry of Energy reported.

The mission consists of experts representing Russia. It includes specialists from the Beloyarsk, Kalinin, Smolensk, Novovoronezh and Leningrad nuclear power plants, as well as from the central office of JSC “Rosenergoatom Concern.” They are expected to assess key areas of the Belarusian plant’s operations related to operational safety. The experts will inspect equipment and systems of power unit No. 2, review documentation and reports, and observe personnel at work.

According to the ministry, the test mission is part of preparations for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) OSART mission, which is scheduled to take place at the nuclear plant in 2026.