Technologies. Rosatom presented its innovative technological solutions at the Africa Energy Indaba held in Cape Town, South Africa. Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom Central and Southern Africa, highlighted the potential of floating power unit (FPU) technology for energy-deficient regions: “Floating power units offer an optimal solution: mobility, scalability, and sufficient electricity generation, while minimising the use of adjacent land. In 2024, Rosatom announced the development of FPU technology for tropical climates, which will meet the specific needs of the African continent”. Special emphasis was also placed on the construction of advanced large-scale nuclear power plants, including Egypt’s El Dabaa NPP, the first nuclear power plant being built by Rosatom in Africa. “Rosatom is committed to responsible project implementation, strengthening local supply chains, advancing national competencies, and contributing to long-term socio-economic development in countries where we operate” emphasised Director of Rosatom Country Office in Egypt Murad Aslanov.

Training. Future instructors of the Paks II NPP have continued their training at the Leningrad II. NPP. The would-be instructors will master switching operations in the main control room (MCR) and practice normal operation modes, as well as design-basis and beyond-design-basis accidents, using a full-scale simulator. Each trainee will take on the role of shift supervisor, demonstrating their grasp of theoretical knowledge and team management skills. The training will last for a month and conclude with a final exam. “Having qualified instructors allows us to proceed with recruiting key operating personnel for the Paks II NPP in a timely manner. Jobs will be created for several thousand highly qualified specialists. The Russian party provides comprehensive support to our Hungarian partners in developing training materials, organizing the training process, and equipping the training center,” noted Vladislav Smolsky, Head of the Customer Personnel Training Center for the Paks II NPP at the Hungarian office of AtomStroyExport (ASE).

Partnership. Rosatom has announced the launch of the second recruitment campaign for Impact Team 2050, the international youth advisory council to the Director General. Young people aged 18 to 35 who are interested in sustainable development and have experience in science and technology, environment and climate agenda, social entrepreneurship, education and public awareness, international cooperation or more similar areas are invited to apply. All interested candidates can submit their applications by April 1, 2026, on the project’s official page on the Mission Impact online platform. The application collection phase will be followed by an expert evaluation of portfolios and motivation letters, online interviews between the selection committee members and candidates, and the announcement of the final council lineup. “I am convinced that international partnership with young professionals will become one of the key driving forces in the development of the energy industry and technologies of the future,” Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev commented on the launch of the second Impact Team 2050 recruitment.

Education. The Hungarian town of Paks hosted the AtomDvizh scientific and educational festival organized by Rosatom’s Engineering Division with support from the network of the Information Centers for Atomic Energy (ICAE). The event was held under the motto “Look, listen, touch, try — and feel the atomic love!” Guests enjoyed master classes, exhibitions, engineering games, flash mobs, quizzes, and performances by creative groups. “In my 36 years in the nuclear industry, I have come to understand that the most important value in our profession is people — those who stood at the root of the nuclear industry; those who are developing it now; and those who will carry it forward into the future. In February, the new units at the Paks NPP entered the main construction phase with the first concrete pour, and I am delighted that the project’s advancement gives us the opportunity to meet more often and get to know each other better,” stated Vitaly Polyanin, Director of the Paks II Construction Project, at the festival opening.

Collaboration. Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev traveled to Belgrade for meetings with President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović. The discussions focused on expanding nuclear energy cooperation, involving Serbian companies in Rosatom’s overseas projects, and training Serbian students in nuclear specialties at Russian universities. “Nuclear energy opens up an opportunity for Serbia to ensure energy sovereignty and security for decades to come. The Serbian leadership is currently considering a project to build the country’s first nuclear power plant. Rosatom is the largest player in the international nuclear new-build market, holding a global share of over 90%. We are ready to offer Serbia our entire portfolio of nuclear generation solutions — from small modular reactors to large power units,” Alexey Likhachev said.

Science. The Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA) and Consortium Leader of MBIR Reactor International Research Center signed a strategic cooperation agreement on peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The partnership aims to implement joint projects in civil nuclear energy, encompassing scientific research, personnel training, and infrastructure development. “It is an important step for us in implementation of the Arabic Strategy of Peaceful Atomic Energy Use. For example, our cooperation with the IRC MBIR will help to accelerate the works on the project for arrangement of the regional radioactive waste management system which is essential for environmental safety. Joint research with the use of MBIR reactor will enable us to gain new opportunities in development and production of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostics and treatment of oncological diseases in the area of public healthcare,” noted AAEA Director General Dr. Salem Hamdi.