Russian nuclear experts will participate in the process of extending the operating life of
Unit 5 of the
Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. Russian company "Rosenergoatom" has reported that a contract was signed between the power plant and a Russian-French consortium that will have to justify extending the life of the reactor to
60 years. This consortium involves " Rosenergoatom", "Rusatom Service" and "Electricité de France". Currently, "Rosenergoatom" and EDF are already involved in the preparation of
units 5 and 6 of Kozloduy NPP for extending their operating lives, expiring respectively in
2017 and
2021.
Source: http://bnr.bg/en/post/100470579/russian-experts-to-prolong-operating-life-of-unit-5-of-bulgarias-kozloduy-npp