AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNuclear Power Roadmap: Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev met PM Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, saying Armenia will decide in the coming months on the technical design and partners for a new nuclear power plant, while work to extend Metsamor Unit 2 toward 2036 is progressing; Rosatom also warned that extending operations to 2046 could require “hundreds of millions” in investment and may push electricity tariffs up sharply. Energy Security: Rosatom estimates Armenia could face a ~1 GW power deficit by 2036 as demand grows, arguing for new base-load capacity. Industrial Legacy: Rosatom says it is cooperating with Armenian partners on the Nairit synthetic rubber plant legacy, including industrial waste management and a digital market/regulator approach. Tourism & Services: Armenia’s hotel industry raised operational problems with the Economy Minister, including infrastructure, staffing, and ways to boost tourist flows (1.467m visitors Jan–Aug 2026, down 1.7%). Construction Safety: A crane partially collapsed at a Yerevan construction site, killing three people. Trade & Connectivity: A World Bank report highlights the Trans-Caspian/Middle Corridor’s potential to triple trade by 2040, with governance and border procedures as the main bottlenecks. Tech & Society: “Science Week: Armenia” drew thousands, with Team Telecom Armenia as technology partner.
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