Construction sites. China’s Tianwan Unit 7 equipped with a VVER-1200 reactor has achieved first power. All systems performed as designed. “The first electricity generation at Tianwan Unit 7 is another victory for the team of Russian and Chinese professionals. Our partnership, which has spanned decades, allows us to confidently look forward to the continued success of our joint work,” said Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. The subsequent power ascension involves a gradual increase in reactor power and equipment performance testing. Upon reaching 50% capacity, the unit will transition to trial operation. Power will then be gradually raised to 100% for final testing, followed by the start of commercial operation. The Tianwan NPP is the largest economic cooperation project between Russia and China. Rosatom is responsible for the design and supply of equipment for the nuclear islands of Units 7 and 8. The Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant already operates four Russian-designed power units with VVER-1000 reactors.

Safety. The 20th International Nuclear Forum, Safety of Nuclear Technologies: Emergency Preparedness and Response, has concluded at Rosatom’s Technical Academy. It was attended by over 100 Russian experts, alongside representatives from the IAEA, the Belarusian Ministry of Emergency Situations, Iran, and Egypt. Experts discussed the deployment of robots and drones, the use of artificial intelligence to forecast radiation conditions, the experience of emergency drills at the Kola Nuclear Power Plant, and crisis communications. “We are marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. That experience became our starting point in building a modern emergency preparedness and response system — a system that today protects people and the environment,” said Sergey Raykov, Director of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Department at Rosatom. Providing training to industry professionals from Russia and other countries, Rosatom’s Technical Academy also serves as an IAEA Collaborating Center in knowledge management and human resource development.

Cooperation. Rosatom showcased nuclear solutions for Southeast Asian countries, including large and small-scale nuclear power plants at IGEM 2026, an international greentech and eco products exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. A model of a floating nuclear power plant drew particular attention from visitors. The booth was attended by Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Fadillah Yusof, alongside Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Arthur Kurup. “Floating power units can serve as an excellent first step toward establishing a national nuclear industry and the full-scale integration of nuclear generation into the energy mix for coastal and island nations,” said Tim Fleming, Head of Rosatom’s Representative Office in Malaysia. Such units can be deployed offshore, near ports, or adjacent to large data centers. Rosatom’s proposal includes the delivery of the power unit to the customer and its removal for refueling, taking over spent fuel management responsibilities. Russia is already operating a floating nuclear power plant, Akademik Lomonosov, which provides electricity and heat to the city of Pevek.