Countries across Latin America are actively expanding cooperation with Rosatom in nuclear energy. The Russian nuclear corporation acts not only as a nuclear technology vendor but also as a partner in fuel supply, personnel training, and nuclear medicine development, laying the groundwork for deep, long-term integration. Read on to learn how this partnership evolved in the past year.
In October, Rosatom was recognized with the Brazilian Energy of the Future award established by the United Parliamentary Front for Nuclear Technology and Activities. The Members of Parliament noted that the award was presented for “Rosatom’s global technological leadership and its contribution to the development of nuclear energy,” also emphasizing the Russian nuclear corporation’s commitment to innovation, safety, and energy transition solutions.
“We are very pleased with such high recognition. For many years, our cooperation with Brazil has been developing in medicine, energy, science, and other crucial areas. Given Brazil’s ambitious plans for developing its nuclear sector, I am confident we have tremendous partnership opportunities, from uranium mining projects and nuclear new build to joint initiatives in science and healthcare,” said Ivan Dybov, Director of Rosatom Latin America.
In September, delegations from Latin America participated in the World Atomic Week (WAW) international forum held in Moscow, Russia. Speaking at the forum, representatives from the region highlighted nuclear power’s role in ensuring energy security and sustainable development. According to Bento Albuquerque, Board Chairman at Diamante Energia (Brazil), over 30,000 people in the country still live without access to electricity. Public opinion in Brazil is highly favorable toward nuclear energy. New nuclear capacity, he emphasized, could close the electricity gap, drive sustainable development, accelerate decarbonization, and enhance national energy security.
In July, Rosatom presented Russian nuclear technologies to Brazil’s business community at the NeLi (New Economies & Legal Infrastructure) Summit. The forum brought together top business leaders and government officials from Brazil and other BRICS nations. Speaking at the forum, Vadim Titov, CEO of Rosatom International Network, noted: “Nuclear energy plays an exceptionally important role in building a sustainable future for BRICS countries, allowing them to solve strategic tasks in a holistic and effective way. Rosatom possesses unparalleled expertise and technologies to offer its partners comprehensive nuclear power solutions tailored to the needs of their national economies.”
In May, Rio de Janeiro hosted NT2E 2025, the largest nuclear energy forum in Latin America. It brought together more than 2,700 participants representing government, business, and science. With Rosatom as a general sponsor, NT2E 2025 ensured broad participation from Russian companies in the event’s program. At its exhibition booth, Rosatom showcased solutions tailored to Brazil’s needs. Among them were small modular reactors designed to enhance grid stability and supply power to remote regions, spent fuel management solutions, and nuclear medicine technologies.
In September, the Brazilian team, TupiTech, emerged victorious in the final of Global HackAtom 2025, a competition organized by Rosatom. The winners outperformed competitors from ten countries in a 24-hour technology marathon focused on space exploration using nuclear technologies. The winning project is a modular space exploration hub. Before advancing to the global final, TupiTech won the regional round held at the Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research (IPEN) in São Paulo.
In June, Brazilians secured another victory—this time at the first BRICS International Competition for Women’s Environmental Projects, Green Future, organized by the Eurasian Women’s Forum Council and Rosatom. An expert jury composed of representatives from ten countries selected 16 finalists from over 800 applications. Winners came from four countries: India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa. Brazilian company CQ Circular Sustentabilidade and its director Luciana Rodrigues Oriqui won the Environment Protection category.
Rosatom signed an agreement with the Brazilian state-run company INB (Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil) to provide conversion and enrichment services for uranium mined in Brazil. Major international companies, including China Nuclear Energy Industry Corp (CNEIC), submitted bids for the uranium enrichment tender. However, Brazilian authorities deemed Rosatom’s proposal to be the most attractive. As a result, an agreement was signed under which Russian companies will provide conversion and enrichment services for uranium mined in Brazil.
In June, Rosatom held its first Science Festival in Latin America with support from the Nuclear Science Club. The event was held on the campus of the Higher University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, UMSA) in La Paz, Bolivia. Over 800 participants from across Bolivia registered for the festival, which was also attended by a delegation from Peru.
During the event, representatives from the Tomsk Polytechnic University (Russia), Bolivian Nuclear Energy Agency (ABEN), and Rosatom delivered science-focused lectures. Attendees also enjoyed interactive science games and had the opportunity to ask industry experts about nuclear technologies.
Photo by: Rosatom State Corporation, Rosatom America Latina, Rosatom International Network, ABDAN (Latin American Nuclear Association)
