Cooperation. Rosatom and Indonesia’s PT Pembangkit Listrik Nuklir have signed an agreement to supply electricity to the northern part of Halmahera Island in North Maluku using nuclear Floating Power Units (FPU). Rosatom will supply two FPU-100 with a combined capacity of 200 MW. The FPUs are based on the RITM reactor family, which has proven its efficiency, reliability, and safety in operation aboard nuclear icebreakers. The FPUs are expected to begin supplying their first megawatts of electricity to consumers in Indonesia as early as five years after the key terms of the electricity supply contract come into effect. “This is the world’s first-ever export agreement for electricity supply from a Floating Power Unit. I am convinced that this will send a strong signal to the global business community: with systematic government support, the private sector is actively taking the lead in initiating nuclear infrastructure projects capable of transforming the country’s economy,” said Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. The project will be driven by private-sector investment without reliance on funding from Indonesia’s State Budget (APBN). The FPU-100 is specifically adapted for operation in warm climates. Floating Power Units make it possible to supply low-carbon electricity to remote coastal areas and islands.

Education. Yerevan, Armenia hosted the first National Youth Nuclear Dialogue, Atom: Energy of the Future, organized by Rosatom and the Impact Team 2050 international youth advisory council. Students, young professionals, and representatives of youth organizations discussed the prospects for Armenia’s nuclear energy sector, its role in energy security, and reduction of carbon emissions. Experts spoke about the history and operation of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, while young participants in Rosatom’s international projects shared their professional development experiences. “It is crucial for the younger generation to understand the value and role of nuclear energy in ensuring energy security, independence, and sustainable development,” said Gagik Harutyunyan, a mentor at Impact Team 2050. The dialogue was part of a series of meetings held across 16 countries throughout September and October. Based on their outcomes, recommendations will be drafted to make nuclear careers more attractive to young people. The document is scheduled to be presented at the UN Climate Change Conference COP31 in Türkiye.

Technologies. The JET Engineering and Technical Center, part of Rosatom Service, has passed an audit authorizing it to supply simulators for the Paks II NPP in Hungary. The audit was conducted by experts from Atomstroyexport. The certificates obtained confirm the company’s capability to meet the nuclear project’s requirements and allow it to proceed with the design and manufacturing of full-scale and analytical simulators. The simulators are intended for the Paks II training center, where operators will learn to control power units under conditions as close to real operations as possible and practice responding to abnormal situations. The analytical simulator is scheduled for delivery in December 2027, and the full-scale simulator in spring 2028. JET equipment is already in use at overseas nuclear sites, including Tianwan in China, Kudankulam in India, Rooppur in Bangladesh, and El Dabaa in Egypt. The Paks II NPP is being built by Rosatom on a turnkey basis under a Russian-Hungarian intergovernmental agreement.

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.

Cooperation. Rosatom hosted the 4th International Fishing Tournament, which this year took place on Lake Udomlya near the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant in Russia. The event brought together 22 anglers from 11 countries. The Malaysian team caught the largest fish, a 1.7-kilogram zander. The Hungarian team was awarded the Will-to-Win prize, while Russian anglers took first place in the Largest Catch category by landing the widest variety of fish species native to the lake. During the official weigh-in, the catch was checked for radiation and found to be completely safe. The anglers also visited the Kalinin NPP. “The International Fishing Tournament has become one of Rosatom’s flagship outreach initiatives, demonstrating the environmental sustainability of nuclear power,” noted Alexandra Yustus, Deputy Director General for Communications at Rosatom International Network. The tournament is regularly held in water bodies adjacent to nuclear power plants. In 2025, it was hosted outside Russia for the first time, taking place near the Akkuyu NPP construction site in Türkiye.

Technologies. Rosatom showcased its solutions for power engineering, industry, and transport at the Innoprom.Belarus exhibition. The corporation’s booth featured a scale model of the Belarusian NPP, lithium-ion batteries, digital simulators, composite materials, and other innovations. Heads of government from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan also reviewed the key milestones of Russia-Belarus cooperation in nuclear energy and related high-tech sectors. A prime example of successful industrial integration is the first joint Russian-Belarusian RusMelt 150M metal 3D printer, with more than half of its components manufactured in the two countries. “Belarus is our long-standing and close partner. Together, we are developing and advancing cutting-edge technologies across key economic sectors. The Belarusian NPP is a strategic project that has laid the foundation for our collaboration in numerous non-energy domains,” noted Stanislav Levitsky, Director of Rosatom’s Country Office in Belarus. This cooperation is being advanced under a comprehensive bilateral program running through 2030.

R&D. Tashkent hosted the third meeting of the Advisory Board of the International Research Centre based on the Multipurpose Fast Neutron Research Reactor MBIR (IRC MBIR). The meeting brought together representatives from research institutions, industrial companies, universities, and international organizations to discuss the development of research infrastructure, advanced nuclear energy technologies, and personnel training. “Nuclear science and nuclear power have always served as catalysts for progress across a multitude of other disciplines, and the broad geographic representation at today’s meeting — spanning Korea, India, the CIS, Brazil, and African countries — is direct proof of this,” said Stepan Kalmykov, Chairman of the MBIR Advisory Board and Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The MBIR is a 150 MW multipurpose fast-neutron research reactor currently under construction in Dimitrovgrad, Russia. It is designed to test materials, equipment, and next-generation nuclear technologies, as well as to produce radioisotopes. The International Research Center, which will operate the reactor, is structured as a consortium, granting its members priority access to experimental capacities for their national nuclear programs. The consortium remains open to new partners.