Hungarian NPP. Rosatom has started pouring the first concrete for the foundation of the reactor building at Unit 5 of the Paks II NPP (Hungary). This milestone marks the nuclear facility’s transition to the “under construction” status in accordance with the IAEA standards. Paks II will be the first nuclear power plant in the European Union featuring Russian-designed Generation III+ VVER-1200 reactors. Addressing the ceremony guests, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev emphasized: “For Hungary, Paks II is undoubtedly a strategic step that will bring the country a range of fundamental advantages and serve as a driver for the national economy. For Rosatom, this project is further proof of its leadership position in the nuclear industry and a contribution to the development of Russian industry.” “Thanks to Paks II, Hungary will be able to independently produce up to 70% of the electricity the country needs,” said Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Turkish NPP. Main transformer units have been installed at Unit 1 of the Akkuyu NPP (Türkiye). Prior to this, preparatory activities were completed at the site, including construction of the foundation, and installation of the grounding lines and fire suppression systems. Placing the transformers in their design position marks an important stage in preparing the power unit for subsequent work on connecting power equipment, conducting high-voltage testing, and configuring the power output scheme for the Akkuyu NPP. Akkuyu Nuclear CEO Sergey Butskikh said: “Main step-up transformers are one of the key components of the reactor unit’s power output system. They will serve to transmit electricity produced by the turbine generator to the switchgear and then to the Republic of Türkiye’s national power grid.”

Cooperation. Rosatom’s Composite Division has presented its products at ChemTech World Expo 2026 held in Mumbai (India). The exhibition was attended by more than 700 companies from India, the CIS, Asia, and Europe. Rosatom showcased key materials for the composite industry, including carbon fibers, various types of fabrics, prepregs, and thermoplastics. “We are interested in the Indian market as the most promising in terms of growing composite material volumes. The Composite Division possesses comprehensive competencies across the entire technology cycle, from engineering and manufacturing specialized equipment to producing finished high-tech products. We offer our Indian partners not just individual components, but ready-made, effective solutions,” commented Yuri Svistunov, the Division’s Deputy Director General for Research and Technology.