The aim of the project is prevention of unauthorized movement of RN materials/contamination by road transport, as well as by pedestrians through checkpoints of the industrial site of Prydniprovsky chemical plant.

Non-proliferation of radiological and nuclear (RN) materials

Kamianske,Ukraine

Ministry of Energy of Ukraine

Norway

Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) via the Norwegian Government’s Action Plan for Nuclear Activities and the Environment in the Northern Areas for 2018-2022

Programme manager: Pavel Tishakov

Project manager/project support in Ukraine: Pavel Lebedev

All tender documents were openly published via Mercell tender platform on public procurement website in Norway - Doffin.no, on the Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) public procurement website in Europe and on the Nordisk Sikkerhet’s website.
Nordisk Sikkerhet awarded the tender to Helgeson Scientific Services S.A., which has submitted technically compliant and the most economically advantageous tender offer.

• Nordisk Sikkerhet AS - project implementer;
• Ministry of Energy of Ukraine - beneficiary/project partner;
• STE "Barrier" - recepient;
• Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) - project donor, assistance with project registration as international technical assistance;
• Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine - project registration as international technical assistance.

November 2023 – April 2025

Ongoing

The anticipated results of the project include a significant enhancement in radiation monitoring and security at the Prydniprovsky Chemical Plant (PChP) industrial site in Ukraine. The installation of modern radiation portal monitors (RPMs) for vehicles and pedestrians, surface contamination radiometers, and dedicated monitoring facilities is expected to:

• Prevent the unauthorized movement of radiological and nuclear materials by ensuring accurate and efficient detection at key entry and exit points.
• Reduce environmental and public health risks by strengthening contamination monitoring and response capabilities.
• Improve operational efficiency with the integration of advanced technology, a high-speed fiber optic network, and a unified surveillance system.
• Enhance personnel training and preparedness, ensuring effective use and maintenance of the newly supplied equipment.

Ultimately, the project will significantly lower the risk of illicit trafficking of nuclear and radiological materials, contributing to both regional and global radiation safety.

27 January 2025