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14.10.2024
ITER. Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev met with Pietro Barabaschi, Director General of the ITER Organization, who was on a visit to Russia. The parties discussed international efforts to implement the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, particularly the fulfillment of Russian obligations to manufacture and supply reactor equipment. Russia’s contribution includes development, production and delivery of 25 systems for the yet-to-be-built installation. “ITER is a remarkable example of international cooperation, where science unites nations in pursuit of a common goal. The input made by Russia, as well as by any other ITER member, is of utmost importance as it shows a shared commitment to the development of fusion energy that will exist for the benefit of all mankind. This input spans every aspect of the project, from critical components to key technological innovations,” Pietro Barabaschi said. The Head of the ITER Organization also visited the Troitsk Laboratory Facility of the ITER Project Center, Efremov Research Institute of Electrophysical Equipment (NIIEFA, part of Rosatom), and the Russian Academy of Sciences Ioffe Institute.
HR training. Employees of the Rooppur NPP under construction in Bangladesh completed a three-week internship course with Rosatom’s research and development institute located in Troitsk, Russia. Russian experts trained Bangladeshi specialists from the Rooppur NPP Nuclear Safety and Reliability Department on the specifics of VVER reactor fuel operation and the use of advanced calculation tools in solving professional tasks. Among other things, the future nuclear industry workers studied the RTOP-SA computer code used to simulate behavior of depressurized fuel rods and release of fission products into the primary coolant circuit in VVER reactors. Having completed the course, the Bangladeshi trainees passed an exam and received qualification certificates. In Bangladesh, Rosatom is building the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant with two VVER-1200 reactors and also providing comprehensive training programs for the plant’s operating personnel. In total, around 1,500 Bengali employees will take training courses and do an internship at Rosatom’s facilities.
Cooperation. Rosatom experts took part in the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) 2024 held in Abu Dhabi. Speaking at the Congress, they presented different business areas of the Russian nuclear corporation and told the audience about the development of the Northern Sea Route, the latest nuclear construction technologies, the role of nuclear power in Russia’s energy system, and much more. “IYNC 2024 is a platform where ideas are born, the most pressing issues are discussed, and the foundations for the future of nuclear power are laid. The delegation from Rosatom had a chance to share their experience and also be inspired by the practices of their international colleagues,” summarized Anastasia Zhitnikova, the delegation head and senior manager at Rosatom International Network. The International Youth Nuclear Congress is a non-profit public organization that brings together students and young professionals from various sectors of the nuclear industry. Rosatom has been involved in organizing the IYNC since 2020.