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Armenia Sets 2027 Deadline to Choose Technology for New Nuclear Power Plant to ...
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Armenia will decide by the end of 2027 on the technology for a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging Metsamor facility, exploring options including traditional reactors and small modular reactors from Russia, the US, France, China, and South Korea. The government plans to extend Metsamor's operation through 2036 and has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with the US, signaling a potential shift in energy partnerships.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.
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You have a clear deadline to adapt to Armenia’s nuclear transition as the government narrows its technology choice by 2027. Locking in new partners or tech now could position you as a key player in Armenia’s decade-long energy reshaping.
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2 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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