Construction sites. Instrumentation and control (I&C) system components for the first power unit have been delivered to the construction site of Türkiye’s Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, which is being constructed by Rosatom. The I&C system is designed to monitor and control all key parameters of the reactor unit and the plant’s operating processes. The shipment included 42,000 units of equipment, such as control cabinets, controllers, computing modules and auxiliary components, weighing a total of 555 tonnes. Its installation and commissioning are among the key stages that precede putting the power unit into operation. As noted by Sergey Butskikh, CEO of Akkuyu Nuclear JSC, VVER-1200 reactor units are equipped with state-of-the-art I&C systems, ensuring a high degree of safety. By now, most of the control and safety systems have been installed on Akkuyu Unit 1, enabling the transition to the reactor’s cold and hot testing phase.

Collaboration. Rosatom partnered in hosting the 18th Verona Eurasian Forum held in Istanbul. Speaking at the event, Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General for Corporate Development and International Business at Rosatom, said that global decarbonization could not be achieved without nuclear energy. “Tripling global nuclear power production by 2050 is a vital step for achieving sustainable development goals,” he emphasized. Kirill Komarov also noted the steady growth in demand for Rosatom’s technologies. “Rosatom’s projects help its international partners build reliable, carbon-free capacity and also directly contribute to economic growth, creation of new jobs, and development of scientific potential,” Kirill Komarov pointed out. A photo exhibition presented by Rosatom at the forum showcased the Akkuyu NPP construction in progress and the development of infrastructure in the Mersin province.

Education. Bangladesh hosted the 4th Precise Energy Olympiad organized by Rosatom. Aimed at promoting science, the competition was held in the Rooppur NPP host region with support from the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. Over 2,900 high school and university students from 40 educational institutions across the country participated in the Olympiad marking the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry. More than 600 individuals, who demonstrated profound knowledge in physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering, advanced to the finals. Rooppur NPP Construction Director Ashraful Islam expressed hope that the talented competitors would join the nuclear power plant project in the future. The Rooppur NPP is constructed 160 km away from Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. The plant will have two Russian-designed VVER-1200 reactors with a total power capacity of 2,400 MW.