ArmInfo. U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes continued progress in U.S.-Armenia civil nuclear energy cooperation! Experts from Sargent and Lundy are visiting Yerevan May 19-22 to provide continued technical assistance on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology through the U.S. State Department's Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. Sargent and Lundy, working with Armenian officials, completed a pre-feasibility study to assess the viability of replacing the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) unit with advanced U.S. SMR technology.
Key Highlights:
Four U.S. SMR designs confirmed suitable for consideration for deployment in Armenia
Technical support aligned with IAEA best practices
Focus on highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation
Exploring options to replace the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant following the end of its operational lifetime.
