The unexpected technical problems with repairing and switching back on of Unit 6 of Bulgarian Kozloduy NPP might mean a drastic cut in exports of electricity, according to energy minister Traikov.

Earlier Tuesday it was announced that defects in materials supplied for the repair of Unit 6 have necessitated their being replaced, which would delay switching the reactor back in the country's electricity grid, perhaps for more than six months.

According to minister Traikov, who is on an emergency visit to the nuclear power facility, there might be significant reductions of electric power to be exported from Bulgaria.

The electricity supply for the country will nevertheless still be guaranteed by extra capacities of other facilities.

The defects of the supplies do not in anyway threaten the health of the population, emphasized Traikov.

Traikov also promised that Bulgaria will file all necessary claims with Rosatom, the Russian company servicing Kozloduy NPP.

Unit 6 was turned off for its scheduled annual repairs and refueling on September 18 and was expected to begin functioning again at the end of October.

A similar repair is previewed for Unit 5 next spring and minister Traikov promised that the government will take all precaustions against a similar situation.

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