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Icebreaker with Heroic Name
The keel of Stalingrad, the seventh nuclear-powered icebreaker being built to the Project 22220 design, has been laid at the Baltic Shipyard. Once commissioned, it will become the ninth vessel…
Getting Ready for Tests at ITER
On November 17, the first of four test facilities arrived from Russia at the construction site of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). These will be used to test port…
Born on the Same Day
In 2025, two companies of Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering Division—OKBM Afrikantov (OKBM, based in Nizhny Novgorod) and the Central Design Bureau for Mechanical Engineering (CKBM, based in St. Petersburg)—celebrate their 80th…
Nuclear Growing, But Share Stagnates
In November, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its World Energy Outlook presenting an overview of the past and present state of affairs across energy sectors, forecasting the future, and…
All-In for Sustainable Future
From the production of composites and advanced pharmaceuticals to the transition to Generation IV reactor systems and development of quantum and fusion technologies: Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev outlined Rosatom’s…
Reactor Installed at El Dabaa
This year’s key milestone was passed at the El Dabaa NPP construction site as the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 1 was placed in its design position. The Presidents of…
First Concrete, New Horizons
Following the issuance of official licenses for the construction of the Paks II NPP, active preparations began for the first concrete pouring scheduled for early 2026. This article will update…
The Arctic Bridges Continents
Participating in the Icebreaker of Knowledge 2025, an international Arctic expedition organized by Rosatom, proved to be an unforgettable experience for student Priya Wicaksono and Professor Topan Setiadipura from Indonesia.…
Rosatom Shares Expertise with Kazakhstan
Cooperation between Rosatom and Kazakhstan is actively developing across many areas, from solving complex technological challenges to training a new generation of industry professionals. Joint efforts will involve formulating a…
Fuel of Any Configuration
Rosatom showcased its achievements in the development of TVS-K fuel at the International Nuclear Energy Industry Innovation Expo held in China. Read our overview of the nuclear fuels for conventional…
“My Dream Is to Work at Rosatom”
Jorge Matheus Pereira is a participant of the Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors (RNEA) Program. The ambassadors are foreign students enrolled in Russian universities who provide guidance to prospective students from…
The ‘Heart’ of Unit 4 Arrives at Site
The reactor pressure vessel (RPV) for Unit 4 has been delivered to the Akkuyu NPP construction site. This is the last of the four reactors for the Turkish power plant,…
Digital Era of Nuclear Energy
Today, nuclear energy is inconceivable without digital technologies and automation. Rosatom implements digital solutions at its own facilities and also offers them to international partners. For instance, the Rooppur NPP…
Nuclear Cooperation: Education and Experience
Rosatom is actively developing cooperation with Uzbekistan in the nuclear energy sector, combining the transfer of practical expertise with support for the intellectual development of young people. Within this partnership,…
Nuclear Technologies for Africa
Rosatom is expanding cooperation with African countries by combining educational initiatives with infrastructure projects. Three recent events—a dialogue on science tourism at a forum in Moscow, African participation in the…
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Benefits of Russian Nuclear Power Technology
Rosatom is committed to sharing its technologies with friendly nations, providing them with energy and technology solutions for adopting a new economic paradigm and improving the quality of life. The…
Nuclear Medicine Without Borders
Rosatom, a global leader in the production of medical isotopes, is expanding its capabilities and offerings in nuclear medicine while strengthening international cooperation in this field. Recent activities include participation…
NIITFA: Medicine and Beyond
The Research Institute of Technical Physics and Automation (NIIITFA) is celebrating its 65th anniversary. Historically known for producing radiation equipment, radioisotope thermoelectric generators, and non-destructive testing devices, the institute is…
Thermonuclear Fusion: On the Path to Power Generation
The IAEA has published its World Fusion Outlook 2025 presenting key projects and recent advancements in technology, regulation and strategies, along with the first financial assessment of fusion energy's costs…
Small, Reliable, and Efficient
Small modular reactor (SMR) technology is among the most promising development paths for the global nuclear energy industry. Its strengths include scalability, high factory readiness, reliability, and efficiency. Rosatom, a…
Construction in Full Swing
The reactor pressure vessel for El Dabaa Unit 1 has been delivered to the construction site in Egypt. The next step for the construction team will be to install it…
Maintaining Dialogue at Every Level
Cooperation between Indonesia and Rosatom is developing across all fronts, from business to social and cultural initiatives. Russian and Indonesian professionals took part in the ASEAN Energy Business Forum held…
Northern Sea Route: Driving New Logistics
Russia and China are intensifying their cooperation in the Arctic. This is evidenced by both the regular meetings of the dedicated Russian-Chinese Northern Sea Route (NSR) Cooperation Sub-Commission and the…
Rosatom’s Energy Unites Countries
Hungary has issued permits enabling Rosatom to begin pouring first concrete for the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant. Alongside advancing the construction project, Rosatom is expanding cooperation with Hungarian communities:…
The Power of Digital Solutions
The present-day nuclear industry is unthinkable without far-reaching digitalization and automation. Rosatom offers its Russian and international partners comprehensive solutions for digital transformation and robotic automation of production processes, and…
Recognition and Partnership
Rosatom has received the Brazilian Energy of the Future award for its technological leadership in nuclear energy. Brazilian MPs recognized the Russian nuclear corporation as a global leader in nuclear…
Uzbekistan Building Nuclear Future
From making an excavation for the country’s first nuclear plant to hosting international forums, Uzbekistan is working actively to expand its multifaceted cooperation with Rosatom. Uzbek experts are engaged in…
Nuclear Knowledge for Africa
African experts participated actively in a series of international events organized by Rosatom's Technical Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia. Delegates from Rwanda, Sudan, Ghana, and other nations of the continent…
A Rhythm of Progress
The instrumentation and control (I&C) system for Unit 1 has been delivered to the construction site of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. The project to build Türkiye’s first nuclear generating…
Future Workforce for the Nuclear Industry
Over 600 university and high school students from Bangladesh took part in the final of the Precise Energy Olympiad, an international competition organized with support from Rosatom. Concurrently, a large-scale…
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All This Is WAW
In late September, Moscow hosted the World Atomic Week (WAW), an international forum that brought together politicians, industry and public organization leaders, scientists, and journalists from around the globe. A…
Approaching Breakthrough
The Proryv (Russian for breakthrough) Project has taken a couple more steps closer to its goals. Key components for the primary circuit of the BREST-OD-300 reactor have been delivered to…
Arktika Turns Five
This year, the Russian nuclear fleet operator Atomflot celebrates the fifth anniversary of raising the flag on the flagship multi-purpose nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika. This vessel marked the beginning of a…
Nuclear Plants Improve Performance
Over the past two months, the World Nuclear Association (WNA) has released two documents, the World Nuclear Performance Report tracking nuclear construction and energy output across the globe and the…
Armenia Engages in Nuclear Dialogue
Developing nuclear energy is one of Armenia’s top priorities. This was stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his address at the World Atomic Week (WAW) international forum organized by…
Bangladesh at WAW: Nuclear Power and Beyond
A delegation from Bangladesh participated in the World Atomic Week (WAW) international forum held in Moscow. The country’s representatives discussed the development of conventional nuclear power and learned about Rosatom’s…
Egypt Joins Nuclear Power Club
The potential of nuclear power, the role of local companies in constructing the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, strategic partnerships, and the future of nuclear medicine — these were just…
Hungary at World Atomic Week
A Hungarian delegation took part in the World Atomic Week international forum held in Moscow, Russia. Here’s how Russian-Hungarian cooperation in the nuclear sector is evolving, from large-scale energy projects…
WAW Effect
The Indonesian delegation took an active part in the World Atomic Week (WAW) international forum held in Moscow at the end of September. For more details on the forum, see…
Kazakhstan-Russia Nuclear Dialogue
Kazakhstan participated in the World Atomic Week (WAW) international forum held in Moscow at the end of September. Concurrently, nuclear professionals from both countries discussed nuclear industry development at a…
Atoms for Present and Future
The future of nuclear energy, thermonuclear fusion research, and the prospects of nuclear medicine were among the key topics discussed by the Chinese delegation with their international colleagues at the…
Latin America’s Nuclear Future
Countries across Latin America are active in expanding cooperation with Rosatom in nuclear energy. At the recent World Atomic Week (WAW) international forum in Moscow, representatives from the region highlighted…
Akkuyu in the Spotlight
The Akkuyu NPP project was in the focus of attention at the World Atomic Week (WAW) international forum held in Moscow in late September. Thousands of guests from different countries…
First Nuclear Plant: A New Configuration
Rosatom and UzAtom signed documents at the World Atomic Week international forum to expand cooperation in the nuclear sector. The parties agreed on a new configuration for the nuclear power…
Russian Atoms for Africa
Delegations from Africa participated in the World Atomic Week (WAW) international forum held in Moscow. Niger proposed that Rosatom build two reactors in the country, while Rosatom and Ethiopia signed…
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Icebreaker of Knowledge Opens New Horizons
In August, Rosatom sent its sixth international Arctic expedition—the Icebreaker of Knowledge—to the North Pole. Members of the expedition were in for many exciting experiences on board the nuclear icebreaker,…
Passing On Priceless Experience
This year, the International Union of Nuclear Energy and Industry Veterans (the Union) celebrates its 15th anniversary. We asked the Union’s Chairman, Pavel Ipatov, to tell us about the Union’s…
Anniversary for Two Reactors
This year, two fast-neutron reactor units at the Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant are celebrating anniversaries. Unit 3 with the BN-600 reactor was connected to the power grid in 1980. Unit…
African Interest
In August, the IAEA released its Outlook for Nuclear Energy in Africa. The report outlines the current state of the energy sector (including nuclear) on the continent, assesses African countries’…
VVER Reactors: Safe, Reliable, Efficient
The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant operates a VVER-440 reactor, which this year marks its 45th anniversary of generating power safely, reliably and cost-efficiently. It is a pressurized water reactor, the…
Construction Progressing, Talents Growing
Rosatom strengthens its partnership with Bangladesh by combining the construction of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant with educational initiatives. Another milestone has been completed at the construction site as workers…
Energy of Knowledge
Rosatom sees promoting knowledge about exact sciences and the nuclear industry among youth as one of its key missions. The Russian nuclear corporation organizes numerous educational events, and young people…
Digital Technology in Service of Nuclear Power
The nuclear industry is one of the most high-tech industry sectors, and its operations have long been inseparable from automation and digitalization. Rosatom is actively developing digital infrastructure for itself,…
Great Prospects for Small-Scale Generation
This year, the Russian floating nuclear power plant (FNPP)—the only operating facility of its kind in the world—celebrates five years since commissioning. It is equipped with two small modular reactors.…
Russia-Kazakhstan Nuclear Alliance
Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev paid a working visit to Kazakhstan, where he met with Prime Minister Alikhan Smaiylov. The parties discussed the development of cooperation in the energy sector,…
Reactor for Scientific Breakthroughs
An unparalleled multi-purpose fast-neutron research reactor (abbreviated MBIR) is under construction in Russia. Its experimental and technological capabilities will expand research into closed nuclear fuel cycle technology, enable material studies…
“Studying to Help People”
Wanda Natalia Camacho Vasquez is a participant of the Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors Program. The ambassadors are foreign students enrolled in Russian universities and spreading knowledge about the nuclear industry.…
Akkuyu: Full Speed Ahead
Construction work is going full tilt at all four power units of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. The site has been visited by representatives of Turkish government agencies, who discussed…
Nuclear Professionals for Uzbekistan
The new academic year has begun at the Tashkent Branch of the Russian National Nuclear Research University (MEPhI). This is the first international branch of Rosatom's partner university. Its primary…
Nuclear Education Without Borders
Rosatom is expanding its international educational initiatives. Female African students from Rosatom’s partner universities won a competition organized by the IAEA; winners of the Atoms Empowering Africa 2025 video contest…
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BRICS Quantum Forum
An international forum on quantum technologies is set to take place in Russia in 2026. The event has officially been added to the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Calendar of…
Education Drives Nuclear Energy
Rosatom trains professionals from around the world, and many of them will work in the nuclear sector. From 2019 to 2024, over 1,900 people from more than 60 countries completed…
Empowering Better Future
In August 2025, Russia’s nuclear industry is celebrating its 80th anniversary. It was August 20, 1945 when a decree was signed establishing a Special Committee under the USSR State Defense…
Global Balance
For the past few decades, the world’s largest consumers of uranium as fuel for nuclear power plants and uranium producing countries have rarely overlapped. But now, the situation is gradually…
Back in Service
In mid-July, the second unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant was reconnected to the country’s power grid following the completion of a planned preventive maintenance (PPM) program carried out…
Russia and Bangladesh: Energy, Science, Culture
Rosatom is actively promoting collaboration with Bangladesh. Hot functional tests have begun on the first reactor of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant; Bangladeshi students submitted a record number of applications…
Hungarian Team Completed On-site Training in Russia
A group of Hungarian trainees underwent training at the site of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant in Russia. This marked the final stage of a two-month course held at the…
VVER-1200: Flagship Reactor for Kazakhstan
Work has begun in Kazakhstan to build a large nuclear power plant featuring VVER-1200 reactors. The project is being implemented by an international consortium led by Rosatom. Below, we take…
Nuclear Technologies for Brazil
Rosatom presented Russian nuclear technologies to Brazil’s business community. Vadim Titov, CEO of Rosatom International Network, spoke at the plenary session of the BRICS+ NeLi (New Economies & Legal Infrastructure)…
“Nuclear Needs Globally Minded Individuals”
Khaled Ramadan from Egypt is a postgraduate student at the Tomsk Polytechnic University and a participant of the Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors Program. In this interview, he shares why he…
“I Am a Nuclear Enthusiast”
Muhammad Alfarisie from Indonesia is one of the ambassadors for the Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors Program, which aims to increase the visibility of Russian universities and attract international students to…
“I Want to Contribute to Türkiye’s Nuclear Energy Future”
Ayşe Asena Aslan from Türkiye is one of the ambassadors for the Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors Program aiming to increase the visibility of Russian universities and attract international students to…
Uzbekistan Joins MBIR Project
Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement on cooperation in international scientific research. The Nuclear Physics Institute of Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences has joined the consortium that will operate MBIR,…
Skilled Workforce for Africa
Russian educational programs are becoming a key driver in the development of Africa’s strategic industries. With support from Rosatom, Rwanda is training nuclear professionals, while Tanzania and Namibia are developing…
Northern Sea Route in the Spotlight
Development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is one of the cooperation areas between China and Rosatom. Chinese shipping companies are increasing the number of voyages along this route. Representatives…
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SPIEF: Integration into Global Economy
At the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Rosatom signed several agreements and discussed the development of shipping on the Northern Sea Route with foreign partners. An agreement on nuclear…
Kazakhstan's Nuclear Future
Rosatom will lead an international consortium to build Kazakhstan’s first large nuclear power plant. At the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the Russian nuclear corporation and the Republic of…
Vaygach: For Seas and Rivers
This July marks the anniversary of the nuclear icebreaker Vaygach’s Arctic service. Over 35 years, it has escorted ships through polar waters and rescued them from icy traps. Here are…
Nuclear Needs More Investment
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a new edition of its World Energy Report tracking investments in energy projects. IEA experts forecast that capital inflows into the global energy…
Nuclear Goes Digital
The world has entered a digital era where IT solutions and neural networks are at the heart of every high-tech industry. Armenia sees digital transformation as a primary driver of…
Nuclear Medicine Fights Cancer
Advancing healthcare technologies is one of Rosatom’s key priorities. The Russian nuclear corporation manufactures high-tech medical equipment, isotope products, and radiopharmaceuticals while building nuclear medicine centers. Its primary goal is…
El Dabaa: Growing Higher, Growing Safer
Construction of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant is progressing at full speed. The third tier of the inner containment shell (ICS) was installed at Unit 2. A new training…
Nuclear for Indonesia
Russia-Indonesia cooperation in nuclear technology is reaching new heights. With Jakarta’s growing electricity demand and commitment to carbon neutrality, Rosatom is offering advanced solutions ranging from small modular reactors to…
Rosatom Brings Science and Youth Together
Rosatom is active in advancing international educational and scientific initiatives. In Bolivia, the Russian nuclear corporation organized the first Science Festival, which drew hundreds of participants, and awarded winners of…
Life Steered Me to Atoms
The Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors Program helps increase the visibility of Russian universities and attracts international students to study in Russia. The ambassadors are foreign students enrolled in Russian universities.…
A new vision for fission
Artem Goncharuk, Director General of the Rosatom East Asia Company in Beijing, in an interview with Beijing Review reporters shared his views on the critical role of nuclear power in…
Nuclear Dialog
Rosatom’s collaboration with Türkiye in the nuclear sector extends far beyond the construction of the country’s first nuclear power plant, Akkuyu. In July, Rosatom took active part in the Nuclear…
Rosatom Expands Nuclear Partnership with Africa
Rosatom is strengthening its partnership with African nations in peaceful uses of nuclear energy. At the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the Russian nuclear corporation and Burkina Faso signed…
Rosatom and Uzatom Expand Cooperation
The Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom and Uzbekistan’s Agency for Nuclear Energy Development (Uzatom) have signed three agreements aimed at advancing nuclear energy in this Central Asian country. The parties agreed…
Rooppur: Power and Safety
Safety confirmed and power delivered: tests were completed on the reactor containment structure and the main transformers were brought online at Unit 1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant under…
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Uzbekistan: Nuclear Future Takes Shape
Uzbekistan’s small modular reactor (SMR) project has taken a significant step forward as a 205-tonne ingot of special alloyed steel was cast at the AEМ SpetsStal steelmaking plant (part of…
Isotopes for Kyrgyzstan
In mid-May, Rosatom began regular deliveries of technetium-99m generators and accompanying ‘cold kits’ to Kyrgyzstan’s National Center of Oncology and Hematology (NCOH) in Bishkek under an IAEA program. These deliveries…
Anniversaries: Excellence in Mechanical Engineering
On June 8, PetrozavodskMash (part of Rosatom’s mechanical engineering division) will celebrate its 65th anniversary. It began by producing equipment for the pulp and paper industry, but today it manufactures…
AI Needs More Energy
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is increasingly influencing global energy consumption. With AI advancing, demand for generation and grid capacities is growing. Key to AI implementation is a stable supply…
Energy Is My Dream
The Russian Nuclear Education Ambassadors Program helps increase the visibility of Russian universities and attracts international students to study in Russia. The ambassadors are foreign students enrolled in Russian universities.…
Progress On-Site and Beyond
In late May, the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project passed another key milestone as the second tier of the inner containment shell was successfully completed at the reactor building…
Hungary Expands Nuclear Partnership
From student innovations to energy strategy, Hungary is deepening its collaboration with Rosatom. The national stage of the Global HackAtom championship recently concluded in Debrecen, where students proposed digital solutions…
Arctic Reshapes Global Logistics
The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is the primary Arctic shipping lane and a key maritime corridor. Making the NSR an efficient sea passage linking Europe, Russia and the Asia-Pacific region…
Nuclear Innovations at NT2E Forum
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…
Akkuyu: Powering Turkey’s Future
Construction of Turkey's first nuclear power plant remains on schedule, with work progressing at all four reactor units. Turkish experts emphasize that nuclear energy is a crucial strategic step toward…
Electromobility: Bringing the Future Closer
Electromobility is a global trend. Rosatom is building an end-to-end technology chain, from extracting raw materials to manufacturing batteries and components for electric vehicles. Solutions in electromobility have generated significant…
Nuclear Solutions for Africa
Rosatom is strengthening its partnership with Africa: the best youth nuclear technology projects were selected at the Atoms Empowering Africa video contest, while innovative solutions — from floating power units…
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Such Fresh and Pure Water
The desalination facility built by Rosatom Infrastructure Solutions at Turkey’s Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant has produced its first million cubic meters of clean water. The facility showcases Russian nuclear engineers’…
In Close Contact with Belarus
The Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant stands as one of Rosatom’s largest joint projects with Belarus, but cooperation between the two countries extends far beyond it. Today, the Russian nuclear corporation…
Stronger Fiber
This May marks the 10th anniversary of Alabuga-Volokno, a manufacturer of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor and carbon fiber. Part of Rosatom’s Composite Technologies Division, the factory has become an important link…
Money Flows Back Into Uranium
This April, the latest Red Book edition titled ‘Uranium 2024: Resources, Production and Demand’ was released, providing an overview of the uranium mining industry. The report concludes that the years…
Rwanda’s Healthcare Revolution
Nuclear medicine, which uses small, safe doses of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases, is gaining global traction. Now Rwanda is joining this movement, recognizing its potential to both…
Foundation for the Future of Energy
The project to build a small-scale nuclear generation facility in Uzbekistan is gaining momentum. Construction has begun on the first buildings of the construction yard at the site. Meanwhile, Rosatom…
Nuclear Progress
Work is in full swing at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant as all four primary coolant pumps have been installed at Unit 2, and another shipment of machinery and equipment…
Nuclear Medicine Saves Lives
Advancing healthcare technologies is one of Rosatom’s key priorities. Today, the Russian nuclear corporation manufactures high-tech medical equipment, isotope products, and radiopharmaceuticals while building nuclear medicine centers. The main goal…
Nuclear Medicine in Fight Against Cancer
Nuclear medicine plays a critical role in the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer through the use of radiopharmaceuticals and advanced imaging techniques. It is becoming especially vital for Central…
Forging the Heart of Paks
Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering Division has commenced manufacturing a reactor pressure vessel for Unit 6 of the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant. The two power units of Paks II are being…
From Concrete to Bytes
Work is buzzing at Egypt’s El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant as workers are pouring concrete for the second tier of the reactor’s containment shell. Simultaneously, installation of secure IT infrastructure…
Bangladesh’s Nuclear Triumphs
The government of Bangladesh has confirmed in a televised address that its top priority is to complete the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, which will help meet the country's growing demand…
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NSR: International Context
Rosatom played a key role as a co-organizer and active contributor to the International Arctic Forum held in Murmansk in late March. Russia aims to significantly increase cargo shipments via…
Supporting Myanmar’s Energy System
Russia and Myanmar have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation principles for constructing a small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant. This is one of the key documents signed during…
BN-600: 45 Years of Fast Reactor Excellence
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Beloyarsk NPP Unit 3 with a BN-600 sodium-cooled fast neutron reactor. Its significance for the industry remains unmatched because it served as the…
Atoms Acquire Investments
Discussions about the nuclear energy revival have become almost commonplace in media and investment circles. Recent public and regulatory acceptance, including inclusion in sustainable taxonomies, is now translating into financial…
Nuclear Youth Unite
The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) hosted the 5th International Youth Forum “Russia – Africa: Nuclear Education as Potential for Successful Regional Development”. The event brought together nuclear industry…
Rooppur NPP Construction at Full Tilt
Construction works at Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant are continuing. Workers installed a turbine and carried out hydraulic pressure tests at Unit 1, bringing it closer to achieving the first…
Strong Bond Between Russia and Egypt
The El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant is one of the most ambitious projects in the cooperation between Russia and Egypt. Construction works on the site are in full swing. Egyptian…
What’s Happening in the Town of Paks
Construction of two new units at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is gaining momentum in Hungary. Around a thousand workers are currently active on-site, but their numbers are set to…
A Step Toward a New Energy Future
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree titled ‘On Measures for Further Improvement of the State Governance System in the Republic of Kazakhstan’. Through this decree, he established a national…
Enriching Uranium and Culture
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. Rosatom is also actively involved…
Akkuyu NPP: On and Off Construction Site
The construction of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is in full swing across all four units. At Unit 1, pre-commissioning operations preceding the first criticality are underway. At Unit 2,…
Expanding Cooperation
A delegation headed by the Chairman of the Uzbekistan Cabinet of Ministers’ Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety visited Russia. Students from Uzbekistan won Rosatom’s scholarship. The Uzbekistan branch…
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21st Century Technologies
Rosatom presented its latest solutions at the Future Technologies Forum held in Moscow in late February. Experts from the Russian nuclear corporation spoke about the state of affairs in knowledge-intensive…
Fuel Expediting Future
Rosatom researchers and engineers have obtained impressive results in the development of advanced nuclear fuels. MOX fuel rods for VVER reactors successfully passed the second round of in-pile tests. A…
Triple Fusion Anniversary
It was 60 years ago, in March 1965, that a tokamak named T-6 was put into operation. Its upgraded version T-11 was commissioned 50 years ago. T-11 was further modified…
Power Industry Gains Momentum
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published a forecast for the global power industry in 2025–2027. Global electricity consumption grew by 4.3% in 2024 (2.5% in 2023) and will continue…
Akkuyu: Growing Higher and Wider
The Akkuyu NPP is one of the world’s largest construction sites. Equipment commissioning is underway at Akkuyu Unit 1, while construction and installation works are continuing at other units. Every…
Future Lies in Atoms
How does nuclear technology affect the life of modern man? What role does the nuclear industry play in creating ground-breaking products? How is the nuclear industry attractive for young people?…
Eastern Europe: Turning to Atoms
Increasingly more countries in Eastern Europe are considering to build new, or expand existing, nuclear capacity. Experts are convinced this is necessary to ensure a reliable power supply for consumers…
Rooppur NPP, much needed and long awaited
Bangladesh is interested in the soonest commissioning of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The country is also looking forward to expanding nuclear energy cooperation with Russia. This was stated by…
Inspiring Atoms
Rosatom announced the 8th Atoms Empowering Africa annual video competition. Its goal is to inspire young people in Africa to explore the potentials of nuclear technology. The competition is open…
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Blades Set Spinning
The first wind turbine was installed in mid-January at the Novolakskaya Wind Farm, which is being built by Rosatom’s wind power division, Rosatom Renewable Energy. It is 150 meters high…
News from Kudankulam
In January, a reactor pressure vessel for Unit 6 arrived at the nuclear construction site near India’s Kudankulam. This is where India is building four Russian-designed power units with input…
MCP: Fuel Transformations
Employees of the Mining and Chemical Plant (MCP) know well how to handle spent nuclear fuel to make it fresh again. This February, MCP is celebrating its 75th anniversary. This…
Stepping into New Era
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released an analytical report entitled The Path to a New Era for Nuclear Energy. Unfortunately, the report is not free from bias and distortion…
Small But Necessary
In January, Russia’s one-off low-capacity floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) Akademik Lomonosov reached another landmark, having supplied the first billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to the isolated Chaun-Bilibino power grid in…
“We Aim for Long-Term Cooperation”
This year, the Russian nuclear industry celebrates its 80th anniversary. Rosatom is actively developing cooperation with other countries.Ivan Dybov, Director of Rosatom America Latina, talks about the global nuclear market…
Russia Offers Advanced Nuclear Solutions
In late January, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev tasked the government with establishing a nuclear cluster in the country. Rosatom is one of the four short-listed suppliers of nuclear technology for…
Open and Transparent
Full transparency and compliance with international standards are the key principles underlying the Akkuyu NPP project. In January, Turkey’s first nuclear power plant organized an Open Doors event to invite…
Construction Site and Beyond
Construction works are continuing at all the four power units of El Dabaa NPP. Unit 1 is being prepared for the installation of a reactor pressure vessel, which will be…
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Fuel Evolution
Rosatom’s fuel division TVEL has made much progress in developing new types of fuel, improving their safety and offering them to customers. New fuels are safer and more cost-effective, and…
Anniversary Icebreakers
Russia’s nuclear fleet operator Atomflot celebrated its 65th anniversary in December 2024. The company boasts a decades-long track record in icebreaker operation, new ambitious projects, and even museum activities. It…
Big Energy
80 years ago, on August 20, 1945, the USSR Defense Committee established a Special Commission with a mandate to develop nuclear weapons. This day is considered to be the birthday…
Year in Review: New Energy Systems and Technologies
In the past year, the Russian nuclear industry demonstrated several key trends. This is, first, a new approach to the Generation IV technology extending beyond individual reactors into holistic systems…
Year of Major Achievements
“2024 was a year of both tough challenges and great achievements for Akkuyu,” said Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev, visiting the Turkish construction site in December. The start of full-scale commissioning…
2024: Year in Review
2024 was a busy year for the El Dabaa project with the first concrete poured at Unit 4, two core catchers installed, and other important events happening at the site…
Reviewing 2024
This year is set to be pivotal for Bangladesh as the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will begin supplying electricity to the national power grid. Here is our look back at…
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