2011-02-21 09:22:26

Loviisa nuclear power plant's unit 1 is back in production

Fortum Corporation, Press Release, 2011-02-21 09:22 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortum's Loviisa nuclear power plant's unit 1 was re-connected to the grid today, 21 February 2011, at 10 (EET). The unit was brought to a controlled shutdown on Saturday due to minor steam leakage in the unit's secondary circuit. The incident posed no threat to people or the environment. After completion of the repair and inspection works on Sunday, Fortum began the unit's startup process. Loviisa 1 is expected to reach full production during today. Fortum Loviisa power plant Further information: Ulf Lindén, Site Manager, Loviisa Power plant, tel. +358 50 455 3800 Peter Tuominen, Public Affairs Manager, Power Division, tel. +358 50 452 4760