KYIV, Nov 13 - Energoatom has signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of nuclear energy with the world leader in production of diesel generator sets Wartsila, the press service of the operator of Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPP) has reported.

The memorandum gives a start to the direct cooperation of Energoatom with the French division of the Finnish company Wartsila - Wartsila Franc. Before the start of the negotiation process, Energoatom tenders for the supply of sets of spare parts for the Z40 diesel generator running at Yuzhnoukrainsk NPP were exclusively attended by intermediaries. The signing of the document is also important against the background of Energoatom's plans to extend the operating life of the existing NPP units and the construction of new units, the press service stressed.