On November 30, 2012, the works on removing conditioned spent nuclear fuel from Chernobyl NPP Unit 2 were completed.

The works were performed in accordance with a Separate Permit No.000040/1-21 issued by SNRIU on December 22, 2011 Twenty one spent fuel assemblies are currently remaining at Unit 2 storage pools.

Their discharge will be carried out after Unit 1 storage pools release from conditioned spent nuclear fuel.