The Balakovo NPP is an acknowledged leader of the Russian nuclear industry. It was awarded the title of Russia’s Best NPP several times (according to operating results of 1995, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005-2009 and 2011-2017).

The Balakovo NPP became the winner of the 14th International Contest for the European Quality Gold Medal.

High Achievements of the Balakovo NPP in operational safety are marked with a victory in the Rosenergoatom’s contest for the Best NPP in Safety Culture according. Most (7 out of 8) of the reliability and safety indicators of the Balakovo NPP according to the WANO guidelines are rated higher than worldwide average for NPPs with similar power units.

The Balakovo NPP was named as Leader of Environmental Protection Activity in Russia according to the results of the 12th nation-wide contest held under the auspices of the Russian Federation Government and the Federation Council. The power plant won this contest for the ninth time.

According to the results of 2017 – Year of Ecology in Russia – the Balakovo NPP was named as the Russian Environmental Protection Leader for the 10th time and was one of the winners of the traditional contest for the Nuclear Industry Organization of Environmental Excellence.

The plant employs over 100 persons holding a prestigious title of the Engineer of Russia.

Operating Power Units at Balakovo NPP