Zaporozhye NPP is completely shut down

Energoatom reported that on September 11 at 03:41 the 6th power unit of ZNPP was disconnected from the power grid. Preparations are underway for its cooling and transfer to a cold state.

For the last three days, the 6th power unit has been operating in the island mode, feeding only the ZNPP’s own needs at a critically low power level (from 114 to 140 MW), since all communication lines of the Zaporizhzhya NPP with the energy system of Ukraine were damaged due to Russian shelling. message.

The company reported that the night before, after the resumption of operation of one of the communication lines for the power supply of ZNPP's own needs, it became possible to disconnect from the energy system of Ukraine. Therefore, it was decided to turn off power unit No. 6 and transfer it to the safest state - cold.

Energoatom noted that in the event of repeated damage to the communication lines with the power system, ZNPP's own needs will be powered from diesel generators. Therefore, ZNPP needs additional batches of diesel fuel.

In order to prevent an emergency situation at the plant, it is necessary to stop shelling by the invaders of the ZNPP communication lines with the power system and create a demilitarized zone around it. After that, the communication lines can be repaired, to ensure the inclusion and further safe operation of the Zaporizhzhya NPP, Energoatom stressed.

Recall that the Russian invaders seized the ZNPP and the satellite town of Energodar on March 4. Since then, Russia has rejected the proposal to create a demilitarized zone around the ZNPP. C At the same time, the occupiers placed military equipment at the station and periodically fire at the nuclear power plant.