43 cartridges of the new American nuclear fuel have been loaded into Unit V of the Kozloduy NPP. Thus, a quarter of the capacity of the fuel body is with "Westinghouse" cartridges.
This became clear today at the official ceremony. It was also attended by the American ambassador Kenneth Marten and representatives of the supplier "Westinghouse", BNR listed.
In fulfillment of the sacred nuclear fuel diversification program, our First Nuclear Power Plant signed a contract with "Westinghouse Electric" - Sweden for fuel supply.
The first shipment arrived last month, and the fuel has been licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Agency.
A historic moment for the Kozloduy NPP, said Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov.
I believe that Bulgaria will become an energy hub after diversifying its fuel sources, the US Ambassador to Bulgaria Kenneth Merten also promised.
Besides the 43 cartridges that are now loaded with "Westingahus", we also have a contract with "Framatom" for the 6th unit, which provides fresh fuel for it, so that with a secure and safe nuclear fuel process and diversification, more options are created, recalled the acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev.