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Kursk-1

The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (Kurskaya atomnaya electrostansaya in Russian) is one of the three biggest nuclear power plants (NPPs) in Russia and one of the four biggest electricity producers in the country. It is located on the bank of the Seym River about 40 kilometers west of the city of Kursk, midway between it and the town of Lgov, in western Russia.

Kursk-1

Technical Specifications

Capacity
1000 MW
Reactor Type
LWGR
Model
RBMK-1000
IAEA ID
476

Timeline

Construction Started
June 1, 1972
Operational From
October 12, 1977
Shutdown Date
December 19, 2021
Current Status
Shutdown

Location

Country
Russia
Region
Kursk Oblast
Coordinates
51.6740°, 35.6070°

Operator & Owner

Operator
Rosenergoatom

Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database