{"id":343206,"date":"2026-03-15T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/?p=343206"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:53:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:53:47","slug":"second-level-of-leningrad-2-inner-containment-installed","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/second-level-of-leningrad-2-inner-containment-installed\/","title":{"rendered":"Second level of Leningrad-2 inner containment installed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the Leningrad-2<\/strong> Nuclear Power Plant, the installation of the second level of the inner containment vessel (ICV) system was successfully completed in the reactor building of Unit 3 VVER-1200<\/strong>. This structure is part of a double containment system<\/strong>, one of the most advanced safety elements in the design of Russian nuclear reactors<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

The reactor building has already reached 22 meters of the planned 70 meters in height<\/strong>, following the installation of a 260-ton<\/strong> section. The complete structure is expected to be ready in 2028<\/strong>, meeting the highest engineering and protection standards against extreme conditions. <\/p>\n\n

Strategic importance for the region<\/h2>\n\n

During an official visit on March 11, 2026, the Director General of Rosatom<\/strong>, Alexey Likhachev<\/strong>, together with the Governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko<\/strong>, inspected the progress of the project, which is considered essential for the energy development of the Russian Northwest.<\/p>\n\n

During the tour, Likhachev highlighted that this northwestern region of the country is traditionally energy-intensive, with constantly developing industrial and port infrastructure. Currently, the Leningrad and Kola nuclear plants provide more than 35% of the electricity<\/strong> consumed by the region, with a combined capacity exceeding 6,000 MW<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

With more than 5 decades of operation, these plants are in a technological renewal process<\/strong>. Units 3 and 4 of Leningrad-2<\/strong> will replace the old RBMK-1000<\/strong> reactors, ensuring the supply of clean electricity<\/a><\/strong> for at least another 60 years. <\/p>\n\n

Workforce and quality control<\/h2>\n\n

Approximately 1,500 specialists<\/strong> from the Titan-2 Holding<\/strong> group, the project’s general contractor, are working on-site. Current tasks focus on the so-called “nuclear islands,” the starting point of the entire generation chain, where each installation phase is under strict supervision by the client, the contractor, and state inspection<\/a><\/strong> bodies. <\/p>\n\n

Stable supply with sustainable development<\/h2>\n\n

For his part, Governor Alexander Drozdenko stated that the project will guarantee a continuous supply of electricity for millions of citizens, as well as the continuity of key investment and infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n\n

The construction of these new nuclear units is part of a national strategy to modernize energy infrastructure, reduce polluting emissions, and strengthen the country’s energy independence.<\/p>\n\n

Source and photo: Rosatom<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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