Analyzing Nuclear Power in Armenia

• Publication date: June 2011

Even though Armenia has only one operating nuclear reactor, this unit supplied 39.4% of the total electricity produced in 2008 – 2.27 billion kWh net. Of the 5.9 billion kWh gross generation in 2007, nuclear supplied 43%, hydro 31% and gas 25%. Electricity consumption per capita is about 1700 kWh/yr. Natural gas, which is imported from Russia, is its main source of primary energy. In 2003, Armenia turned over financial control of Metsamo...

Even though Armenia has only one operating nuclear reactor, this unit supplied 39.4% of the total electricity produced in 2008 – 2.27 billion kWh net. Of the 5.9 billion kWh gross generation in 2007, nuclear supplied 43%, hydro 31% and gas 25%. Electricity consumption per capita is about 1700 kWh/yr. Natural gas, which is imported from Russia, is its main source of primary energy.

In 2003, Armenia turned over financial control of Metsamor to Russia's state-owned power monopoly, Unified Energy Systems, in accordance with a swap agreement that settled the plant's $40 million debt to Russian nuclear fuel suppliers.

The report - Analyzing Nuclear Power in Armenia - by Aruvian's R'search, explores the importance of nuclear power in today’s world, with Section One being dedicated to Understanding the Basics of Nuclear Power. The report looks at the basics of the nuclear industry that is, how a plant works, analyzing and understanding the fuel cycle, the various components which are involved in the working of a nuclear power plant, and much more. Economics, issues and barriers, and other such factors are also explored in-depth in this report.

This offering includes a complete analysis of the Armenian Nuclear Power Industry, including an industry profile, industry developments, Uranium fuel cycle developments, and lots more information is included in this research report. This research offering is a comprehensive A to Z guide on the Armenian nuclear power industry.

Nuclear Energy Industry in Armenia

A. Executive Summary

Section 1: Understanding Nuclear Power

B. Basics of the Nuclear Industry
B.1 History of Nuclear Power
B.2 Types of Nuclear Reactors
B.2.1 Fission Reactor
B.2.2 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
B.3 New & Upcoming Nuclear Technologies
B.4 Components & Parts of a Nuclear Power Plant
B.5 Analyzing the Fuel Cycle
B.6 Managing the Radioactive Waste

C. Profiling the Global Nuclear Power Industry
C.1 Industry Overview
C.2 Uranium Market
C.3 Market Features
C.4 Price Trends
C.5 Managing the Risk in Nuclear Power
C.6 Industry Trends
C.7 Economic Trends
C.8 Nuclear Hedging
C.9 Future Outlook

D. Global Climate Change & Nuclear Power

E. Challenges & Barriers to Nuclear Power
E.1 Air Pollution
E.2 Financial Challenges
E.3 Nuclear Safety
E.4 Nuclear Proliferation
E.5 Leadership Challenges
E.6 Regulatory Barriers
E.7 Water Pollution
E.8 Other Challenges

Section 2: Nuclear Power Industry in Armenia

A. Energy Landscape of Armenia

B. Energy Policy of Armenia

C. Nuclear Power in Armenia
C.1 Overview
C.2 Industry Synopsis
C.3 New Energy Strategy Focusing on Nuclear Power
C.4 Looking at the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
C.5 Organization of the Sector
C.6 Regulatory Framework
C.7 Nuclear Non-Proliferation
C.8 International Co-operative Projects and Initiatives

D. Russia-Armenia Nuclear Cooperation

E. Looking at the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant

F. Future Perspective for Armenia’s Nuclear Power Industry

Section 3: Conclusion

A. Appendix
A.1 Case Studies of Nuclear Accidents
A.1.1 The Chernobyl Accident
A.1.2 Three Mile Island
A.1.3 Tokaimura Accident
A.2 Nuclear Trade & Industry Organizations
A.3 Regulation & Regulators for the Nuclear Industry
A.4 Worldwide Nuclear Research Centers
A.5 Major Nuclear Power Plants around the World
A.6 Non Proliferation & Safeguards Organizations
A.7 Figures & Tables

B. Glossary of Terms