Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant is branch of “Rosenergoatom” Concern. It is situated in the south of Smolensk region. The plant has three units: unit 1 was launched in 1982, unit 2 – in 1985, unit 3 – in 1990.

The 1st and 2nd units represent the second, the 3rd unit – the third generation of nuclear power units. Smolensk NPP operates three RBMK-1000 reactors – each having an electric capacity of 1000MW and a thermal capacity of 3200MW. The plant is connected to the united energy system of Russia with six 330, 500 and 750 KV power transmission lines.

Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant is the biggest power generating company of the north-western region of the united energy system of the Russian Federation. Its capacity is 3000MW. The three RBMK-1000 reactors of Smolensk NPP were commissioned in 1982-1990 (1st – Dec 24 1982, 2nd – Mar 30 1985 and 3rd - Jan 30 1990). The reactors of Smolensk NPP are the improved versions of RBMK with a number of innovative safety systems. In the past years Smolensk NPP has generated as much as 283bln KWh and has proved its high efficiency and safety. The plant has been repeatedly proclaimed the best NPP in Russia and awarded by “Rosenergoatom” Concern for excellent performance and safety. The plant has no negative effect on the nearby environment – in the past years the radiation background in the area has not changed and is stably within norm.

Constant modernization, high production culture and use of international experience have helped the plant to attain high safety standards.

In 2000 and 2004 Smolensk NPP overhauled its 1st unit: replaced channel assemblies and outdated equipment. In 2002-2005 the plant overhauled its 2nd unit: installed emergency response systems preventing release of radiation even in case of serious accident and removing heat from reactors in case of deenergization.