Since the commissioning of the first power unit into the unified energy system of Belarus, the total output of the Belarusian nuclear power plant has reached 70 billion kWh. This was reported to Belta by the press service of the Ministry of Energy.

The department noted that the operation of the Belarusian nuclear power plant has made it possible to replace more than 18 billion cubic meters of natural gas, reduce dependence on imported energy resources, and strengthen the country's energy security.

The station provides about 40% of Belarus' electricity needs, creating additional opportunities for the development of industry, electric transport, and the use of electricity for heating and hot water supply, the Ministry of Energy emphasized.