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Belarusian nuclear power plant generates over 41bn kWh of electricity

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MINSK, 26 March (BelTA) - The Belarusian nuclear power plant (BelNPP) has cumulatively generated more than 41 billion kWh of electricity, which made it possible to replace about 11 billion cubic meters of natural gas, Belarusian Energy Minister Aleksei Kushnarenko said at a meeting with the staff of the Energozapchast subsidiary of the Belenergoremnaladka company, BelTA learned from the press service of the Energy Ministry.

The minister spoke about the development of the country's energy complex and talked to the labor collective.

“Electricity consumption in Belarus grows every year. In 2024, this indicator amounted to 43.2 billion kWh, up by 5% over 2023. The Belarusian nuclear power plant makes a significant contribution to the country's economy. Since the first power unit was connected to the power grid, BelNPP has generated more than 41 billion kWh of electricity, which made it possible to replace about 11 billion cubic meters of natural gas,” Aleksei Kushnarenko noted.

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