Smth to watch out for on Feb 24-26:
During these days Ukraine plans 1st stage of testing its power system (PS) in isolated mode from PSs of Russia & Belarus
The ultimate goal is integration of Ukraine's PS into that of Continental Europe @ENTSO_E in 2023 ubn.news/preparation-fo…
Acc. to @khabatiuk, Ukraine's integration with ENTSO-E is a very painful process for Russia for ideological and geopolitical reasons.
So we may see serious developments and attacks from Russia in the energy sector during the coming weeks, including interruption of fuel supplies.
Notwithstanding the possible difficulties amid the increased tensions, @NPCUkrenergo says Ukraine's power system is fully prepared, carrying out the test is expected on the set dates.
More info about what power system testing in isolated mode will look like in this 16.02.2022 release by @NPCUkrenergo (in English): ua.energy/general-news/u…
What could be the troubles connected with this risky and yet historic event (in Russian):
So it actually happened. 🇺🇦’s power system is now working in isolated mode. All the critical infrastructures objects, including power plants, are under police/military protection.
«During the evening peak of consumption on February 24, Ukraine’s power system is operating in normal way. The frequency is controlled at level of 50 Hz…
Connection with Kakhovska HPP and Chornobyl NPP has been lost»
The explosions lasted for about 30 mins and according to locals were the most powerful ones so far during these three days. Now the city is silent again.
There are international scientists/nuclear experts who start theorising and saying that the danger of negative consequences from a strike at Chernobyl confinement is low.
I asked a Chernobyl power plant worker if this is true. Here is his response 👇
Special hello to all those experts who say there is no need to worry about #Chernobyl NPP during war time 👇