Published: November 22 2023
Rosatom, the Russian nuclear power company, has announced the appointment of Vitaly Polyanin as the director of the Paks II nuclear power plant construction project in Hungary. This appointment comes as part of the ongoing implementation of the Russian-Hungarian intergovernmental agreement for the project.
New Director for Paks II Nuclear Power Plant
Vitaly Polyanin has been appointed as the new director of the Paks II nuclear power plant project. He brings experience as the former construction project director of the Belarus nuclear power plant in Ostrovet, which recently began commercial operations in November 2023. Polyanin will be responsible for overseeing the construction of the Paks II power plant in Hungary.
Current Director's Role
Alexander Merten, the current director, will transition to focusing on strategic issues related to the Paks II project. This includes coordinating political, financial, and legal cooperation for the construction of the new power plant.
Project Background
The Paks II nuclear power plant project is being carried out based on the Russian-Hungarian intergovernmental agreement signed in 2014. The project includes three contracts for the construction of the new plant, and the construction license was issued by the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority in 2022. The power plant will feature two VVER-1200 type 3+ generation units and is the first Russian project in the European Union.
Rosatom's Global Presence
Rosatom, a state-owned group, has an extensive order book of 33 nuclear power units in 10 countries. With successful operations of VVER-1200 units in Russia and Belarus, the company's expertise and experience are valuable assets for the construction of the Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary.
Questions & Answers
Who has been appointed as the director of the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project in Hungary? Vitaly Polyanin has been appointed as the director of the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project in Hungary.
When did Vitaly Polyanin assume the position of director for the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project? Vitaly Polyanin assumed the position of director for the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project on November 20.
What will Alexander Merten be responsible for in the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project? Alexander Merten will continue to be in charge of strategic issues, including the coordination of political, financial, and legal cooperation on the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project.
Under what agreement is the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project being implemented? The Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project is being implemented under the Russian-Hungarian intergovernmental agreement signed on January 14, 2014.
Which construction project was Vitaly Polyanin previously involved in? Prior to his appointment as director of the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant project, Vitaly Polyanin was the construction project director of the Belarus nuclear power plant in Ostrovet, which started commercial operations in early November 2023.
How many VVER-1200 type units will the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant have? The Paks II Nuclear Power Plant will have two VVER-1200 type 3+ generation units.
Where else are VVER-1200 units successfully operating? Four VVER-1200 units are already successfully operating in Russia, and two of the same type are operating in Belarus.
How many units does the state-owned Rosatom group have in its order book? The state-owned Rosatom group has an order book of 33 units in 10 countries.
