Turbine Defect Shuts Down Unit at Rostov Nuclear Plant

A turbine defect at the Rostov nuclear plant in southern Russia has led to the disconnection of its power unit. While the cause of the defect is unidentified, Rosatom plans to reconnect the block after repairs. The plant is the largest in southern Russia, contributing 75% of the region's power.

A power unit at the Rostov nuclear plant in southern Russia has been disconnected from the grid due to a turbine defect, according to state nuclear energy company Rosatom on Friday.

Although details about the cause of the fault were not disclosed, Rosatom assured that the block would be ready for reconnection once the issue is resolved. The site continues to operate with two other functioning power units.

As the largest energy-generating facility in southern Russia, the Rostov nuclear plant boasts a total capacity of 4,071 megawatts, supplying approximately 75% of power in the Rostov region and connecting to grids in other southern areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)