Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant
АЭС «Ловийса»
A nuclear power plant with two Soviet-designed VVER-440 reactors near the town of Loviisa. Construction of the first unit began in 1971 and the units were connected to the grid in 1977 and 1980; according to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia the plant was built with Soviet technical assistance, and the reactors were supplied by Atomenergoexport.
Атомная электростанция с двумя реакторами ВВЭР-440 советского проекта близ города Ловийса. Строительство первого блока начато в 1971 году, блоки включены в сеть в 1977 и 1980 годах; по Большой советской энциклопедии, станция строилась при техническом содействии СССР, реакторы поставило объединение «Атомэнергоэкспорт».
Property abroad
EraUSSR
FunctionIndustry and infrastructure
Present ownerFortum
Acquisitionbuilt
StatusIn use
As of2023-02
On 16 February 2023 the Finnish Government granted Fortum a new licence to operate both units until the end of 2050.
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Sources
- Большая советская энциклопедия — «Финляндия» (gufo.me)
- World Nuclear Association — Nuclear Power in Finland (обновлено 15.09.2026)
- Wikipedia — Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant
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