Construction sites. The first phase of concrete pouring for the inner cavity of the BREST-OD-300 reactor vessel has been completed at the 4th-generation Pilot-Demonstration Energy Complex (PDEC) in Seversk, Russia. This work is part of the “Proryv” (“the Breakthrough”) project and is scheduled for completion by winter 2027. The BREST-OD-300 is an unparalleled lead-cooled fast neutron reactor. Its pressure vessel combines steel and concrete structures: the interior houses cavities for the core and primary circuit equipment, while the concrete between them serves as a load-bearing structural element, as well as thermal and radiation shielding. In 2026, piping installation was also completed at the site, connecting the central and four peripheral cavities of the vessel to form the primary circuit of the future facility. The “Proryv” project aims to develop next-generation nuclear energy systems based on a closed nuclear fuel cycle. This technology enables the recycling of spent nuclear fuel, which will reduce the demand for natural uranium and minimize the accumulation of spent fuel.

IAEA. Rosatom has taken part in the 70th session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna. Speaking at the plenary session, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev highlighted the growing global interest in nuclear energy and national plans to expand nuclear capacity, while emphasizing the critical role of the IAEA amid ongoing security risks to nuclear facilities. He also met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on the sidelines of the conference. The primary focus of their discussion was nuclear safety and physical security of the Zaporozhskaya Nuclear Power Plant, as well as the situation in the host city of Energodar. Likhachev noted a sharp escalation at the plant site and in its host city since late April, resulting in 20 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Rafael Grossi reaffirmed his personal commitment and that of the IAEA Secretariat to engaging with Russia to ensure the plant’s security. Rosatom’s participation in the General Conference includes a business program and an exhibition booth showcasing small modular reactors, Generation IV technologies, data center solutions, and the company’s expertise in workforce training.

Cooperation. Rosatom participated in the INNOPROM.India international industrial exhibition. The Russian nuclear corporation’s booth featured solutions in additive manufacturing, composite materials, digitalization, and logistics. A model of a VVER-1200 power unit and the first Russian-developed 3D scanner localized for the Indian market drew particular attention from visitors. Rosatom also showcased the large-format electron-beam 3D printer RusBeam 2800, a system the company recently supplied to the Indian space center. The business program also featured discussions on establishing a joint additive manufacturing ecosystem in India, including local production, cooperation in rare-earth magnets and materials, and opportunities for joint projects with Indian partners involving titanium, zirconium, hafnium, and calcium. The Giredmet Institute and the Indian company Alt Metals signed a contract to establish a pilot production facility for titanium sponge. Additionally, the JET Engineering and Technical Center signed a distribution agreement with Syngient Technologies for the Repeat Vision platform, alongside a memorandum of understanding with EM Services covering the digitalization, maintenance, and modernization of power facilities.