Construction of new VVER units

During the past thirty years, the system of primary circuit and fuel management has been supplied to ten nuclear units in the Czech Republic and Slovakia (Bohunice, Dukovany, Mochovce, Temelín). The contract included detail design, equipment manufacturing, procurement, installation on site, start-up and commissioning.

After years of stagnation and discussions regarding the long-term future of nuclear power, the nuclear power market is presently going through a revival period. This was proven by conclusion of a contract for completion of the nuclear island of Slovak Mochovce NPP, Unit 3&4 in 2009. This contract is currently the largest investment project of our company, where ŠKODA JS acts as one of five main contractors. For the sake of execution of this project ŠKODA JS has asked for a supported financing with governmental support. The pertinent environmental impact assesment study (EIA) for this project can be found here.  

The supply of key systems within the frame of Mochovce NPP Completion Project has been a great success, which underscores the leading position of our company among Czech suppliers of large investment units. Obtaining of these projects guarantees development and expansion in the field of nuclear power industry in future years.  It will also enable upbringing of a new generation of experts, who will subsequently apply their skills and knowledge upon planned construction of new units in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other countries.

ŠKODA JS a.s. participates in the tender for completion of Temelín NPP, Units 3, 4.  The subject of the public tender on Temelín NPP completion are design, documentation, engineering, equipment manufacturing, procurement, construction, site installation, testing and commissioning of two complete NPP units (Unit 3 and 4) in the form of EPC turn-key supply, including fuel assemblies.  More information can be found here.

Photogallery on the topic

  • Dukovany NPP – aerial view Dukovany NPP – aerial view
  • JE Dukovany – reactor hall JE Dukovany – reactor hall
  • JE Temelín – reactor pressure vessel reload JE Temelín – reactor pressure vessel reload
  • JE Temelín – reactor pressure vessel transport JE Temelín – reactor pressure vessel transport
  • Temelín NPP – installation of the reactor pressure vessel into the reactor pit Temelín NPP – installation of the reactor pressure vessel into the reactor pit
  • JE Temelín – reactor hall JE Temelín – reactor hall
  • JE Temelín – upper block of the reactor head JE Temelín – upper block of the reactor head
  • Mochovce NPP – aerial view Mochovce NPP – aerial view
  • JE Mochovce – upper block of the VVER 440 reactor JE Mochovce – upper block of the VVER 440 reactor
  • Signature of the contract for Mochovce NPP, Unit 3 and 4 Completion – June 2009 Signature of the contract for Mochovce NPP, Unit 3 and 4 Completion – June 2009

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