Construction work intensiveness resumed at YCCPP-2 

In addition to easing restrictions on the spread of the new type of coronavirus infection, construction work on the Yerevan Combined Cycle Electric Power Plant-2 has resumed in Yerevan. Although the work is in full swing, all safety rules are strictly observed at the construction site. According to the instructions of the RA Commandant, all […]

Temporary minimization of construction activities.

ARMPOWER CJSC, within the framework of the implemented measures against coronavirus infection in the Republic of Armenia, has decided to minimize construction activites of a new 250 MW combined cycle power plant for a period of 14 days.The decision is linked to the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Italy and Europe and related measures […]

Training courses for employees

Highlighting the role of the human resources in the construction phase of the Yerevan Combined Cycle Hydro Power Plant, Armpower CJSC regularly organizes training courses for its employees. Dozens of employees have already participated in the courses.The trainings are carried out in accordance with pre-established and approved programs and schedules. In particular, from November 2019 […]

The State Expertise Conclusion on Environmental Impact Assessment was approved

On November 13, 2019, the Minister of Environment of the Republic of Armenia Eric Grigoryan approved the State Expertise on Environmental Impact Assessment for the Construction and Operation of a New 254 MW Combined Steam and Gas Cycle (HPP) in Yerevan. According to the positive conclusion, the potential impact of the planned activities on the […]

Contract on building TPP in Yerevan signed

The amended framework agreement on building a 254 MW gas-fueled combined cycle electricity station in Yerevan was signed. Caretaker minister of energy infrastructures and natural resources Garegin Baghramyan, Renco CEO Giovanni Rubini and Armpower CEO Christian Cucurachi inked the deal. Italian Renco CJSC, Italian state-owned Simest S.P.A. and the German Siemens Project Ventures GmbH companies are involved in this 266,000,000 dollar worth investment program. Up to 500 people will be involved in the construction. 

Construction of 254 MW power plant starts on Yerevan

Construction of a 254 MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant launched in Yerevan. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the ceremony. The project is implemented by the Italian Renco company with an investment of about USD 266 million.  “The construction of a new power station in Yerevan with capacity of 254 MW is the greatest and strategic project of the Italian Renco S.P.A. in […]