OREANDA-NEWS. March 25, 2009. During this period the unit will not only be repaired but will also be prepared for the extension of its service life. Over 400 repairers from contractor organizations have come to help their colleagues from Beloyarsk NPP during the maintenance.

The modernization and life extension program envisages replacement of steam generator and steam water equipment, modernization of the turbine generator, enhancement of the seismic stability of pipelines, metal control and other measures.

The decision on the extension of the life of BN-600 unit is supposed to be adopted in 2010.