Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

Location: Prypiat, Ukraine

Type: Nuclear

Status: Decommissioned

Year of establishment: 1977

Installed Capacity: 4000 MWe

Project Description

During its operation, it consisted of 4 units each producing 1000 MW, thus giving 4000 MW as a whole. It was completely decommissioned in 2000 after reactor # 4 was destroyed in the 1986 disaster.

Purpose/Application

Power production.

Unique Aspect

Reactor # 4 was the site of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 and the power plant is now within a large restricted area known as the "Chernobyl Exclusion Zone". The Chernobyl accident, was a catastrophic nuclear accident.

Future Plans

Since its foundation in 2008, "CHERNOBYL TOUR" has become a brand which embodies quality and professionalism, attentive client service, and easy-to-get information presentation. In these trips, visitors can learn the facts about the Chernobyl catastrophe and about other radiation catastrophes and accidents. Moreover, these facts are correctly interpreted by experts, therefore providing an opportunity to learn about the real effects of radiation and the disaster.