Russia receives first prepayment for Bushehr 2nuclear plant

Moscow received first prepayment for construction of Bushehr 2 nuclear power plant, Russian ambassador to Iran announced, AVA Diplomatic reports.

“The first installment of this prepayment was paid completely in last December. The project of Bushehr 2 nuclear power plant initially was raised between Iran and Russia in 2014 and the two countries signed an agreement over the construction of Bushehr 2 and Bushehr 3 power plants in November 2014,” Russian ambassador to Iran, Levan Dzhagaryan said.

“The project expected to go online in 10 years and its worth is estimated about $10 billion,” the diplomat added.