December 3, 2009 - 15:59 AMT
Joint Armenian-Russian committee to deal with construction of NPP new bloc
Armenian Government Thursday approved the decision on creating a joint Armenian-Russian company dealing with the construction of NPP new bloc.

Energy Ministry and Russian Atomstroyexport will have equal shares (50%/50%) in the construction of new CJSC.

New company's authorized capital will total AMD 60 million, according to Energy Minister Armen Movsisyan. "Armenia's share - AMD 30 million - will be paid at the expense of the company's profit," he said. Energy Ministry will be in charge of Armenia's shares.

The new bloc with a capacity of 1060 MW will operate for the term of 60 years. Its security level will comply with European norms.