Press release

Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 was reconnected to the National Energy System

Bucharest, January 29, 2021

SN Nuclearelectrica SA announces that Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 was reconnected to the National Energy System.

Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 was shutdown in a controlled manner on the night of January 22 to January 23 in order to carry out remediation works to the classic/secondary circuit of Unit 1.

The remediation works were carried out in compliance with the specific procedures applicable in such situations. The controlled shutdown of Unit 1 and remediation works had no impact on nuclear safety, personnel, population or environment.

Cosmin Ghita

Director General