site.btaUnit 6 of Kozloduy NPP Connected to Power Grid

On August 5 at 9:34 am, Unit 6 of Kozloduy NPP was connected to the national power system, the NPP said on Tuesday. The unit was shut down on July 17 for scheduled maintenance related to a heat transfer fluid leak in the third steam generator. After the necessary repairs were completed, tests were carried out on the equipment in accordance with the requirements for safe operation. All checks confirm the operability of the facilities and systems of Unit 6.

In accordance with the technological regulations, the unit's capacity is being increased in stages. Unit 5 of the Kozloduy NPP is operating according to the electricity production schedule, the statement said.