Nuclear power in Belarus

Nuclear power in Belarus is represented primarily by the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which is located near the town of Ostrovets in the Grodno region. The construction of this facility began in 2013 and was driven by the country's need for energy independence and diversification of its energy sources, as Belarus has historically relied heavily on imported fossil fuels, particularly from Russia.

Belarus operates one nuclear power station, the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP), which is located near the town of Ostrovets in the Grodno Region. The construction of the plant began in 2013 and was developed with significant assistance from Russia, including financing and technology transfer. The plant consists of two reactors, each of which is based on the Russian VVER (Water-Water Energetic Reactor) design.