Share of natural gas in Belarus' energy mix to decrease to 60% with launch of NPP

With the launch of the nuclear power plant, the share of natural gas in Belarus' energy mix will decrease to 60%, Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich said during a panel discussion at the Eurasian Economic Forum via a video link, BelTA has learned. The minister spoke about the main areas of improving the country's energy security, the measures taken to diversify the fuel and energy mix.

Construction of the nuclear power plant is a key project for Belarus. Belarus became the first foreign site where the Rosatom state corporation built a nuclear power plant with third-generation pressurized water reactors of increased safety.

The first unit was put into commercial operation in 2021. The second unit is to go online this year. The advantages of using a peaceful atom are already tangible and give an economic effect.