FORTUM CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 11.12.2024
Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant is renewing the main seawater pumps and motors of both plant units. The renewal is part of the Loviisa power plant’s lifetime extension-related investments and continuous improvement to ensure reliable electricity production until the end of the plant's lifetime.
”The existing main seawater pumps at the Loviisa power plant are nearing the end of their life cycle. This investment is part of the very controlled and professional ageing management that is a prerequisite for the safe, reliable and profitable operation of a nuclear power plant,” notes Elina Brunner, Head of Engineering and Investments at the Loviisa power plant.
The main seawater pumps are part of the Loviisa power plant’s cooling system. They circulate seawater to condensers, where the exhaust steam from the turbines cools into water. There are four main seawater pumps per plant unit.
”What makes the project challenging is that it involves many aspects, such as electrical and automation work, mechanical and process engineering, and construction work. The project requires more coordination than usual, both from our side and from the supplier’s side,” says Fortum’s Project Manager Mika Vento.
The renewal will be carried out in conjunction with the annual outages in 2026-2028 and is scheduled to coincide with the renewal of the low-pressure turbines.
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Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant
In 2023, the load factor at Fortum’s fully-owned Loviisa nuclear power plant was 91.06%. The continuous development and modernisation of the power plant enable load factors that are among the best for pressurised water reactors on an international scale. In 2023, the power plant produced a total of 8.09 terawatt hours (net) of electricity, which is more than 10% of Finland’s electricity production. Fortum employs about 700 nuclear sector professionals, 560 of them work at the Loviisa power plant. Additionally, nearly 100 permanent employees of other companies work in the power plant area every day. More information: www.fortum.com/loviisa