Dissemination of the Atucha Site Emergency Plan with External Response Organizations
As part of its commitment to safety and strengthening ties with the community, Nucleoeléctrica held a working session with the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ARN) at the Dr. Oscar Melillo Training Center. The objective was to share and reinforce the guidelines of the Atucha site Emergency Plan with external response organizations, promoting coordination and joint work in the event of potential emergency situations.
Friday 11 April 2025
The activity brought together representatives from various organizations, including Volunteer Firefighters, Naval Prefecture, Federal Police, Argentine Army, National Civil Protection, Red Cross, Argentine Navy, Ministry of Security, Civil Defense, the Lima Municipal Delegation, Zárate Municipality, the Lima Health Unit, the educational community, and local businesses.
During the meeting, details were shared about the upcoming Atucha External Drill, scheduled for October. These drills help train and coordinate the plant teams and the institutions responsible for responding to potential emergencies, strengthening preparedness and the ability to respond collectively.
Safety is Our Core Value
Safety is an essential condition for the operation of the nuclear power plants operated by Nucleoeléctrica. Nuclear activities in our country are regulated and supervised by the National State through the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ARN), and are also subject to oversight by international bodies such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which sets strict, mandatory standards.
Nucleoeléctrica adheres to these standards and is part of international organizations such as the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) and the CANDU Operators Group (COG), ensuring safe, transparent operations aligned with the best international practices.
About Nucleoeléctrica Argentina
Nucleoeléctrica Argentina operates the Atucha I, Atucha II, and Embalse nuclear power plants, which together have a total installed capacity of 1,763 MW, contributing approximately 8% of the country’s electricity. The company is responsible for the operation and maintenance of these plants, as well as for the commercialization of the energy in the Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM) and the development of projects to ensure the safe and reliable operation of its facilities.
