Construction sites. The reactor pressure vessel (RPV) for the second power unit has been installed in its design position at the El Dabaa construction site in Egypt. “Today’s event is another important step in implementing one of the largest national projects under the New Republic campaign. It brings us closer to fulfilling Egypt’s long-standing dream of having its own civil nuclear power plant,” said Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The 340-tonne RPV was placed into the center of the reactor pit using a heavy-duty crawler crane, with an installation precision of one-tenth of a millimeter. “This is a major milestone for both the power unit and the entire project. We now can proceed to the next key stage, the welding of the primary coolant pipeline,” Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev pointed out. The El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant will have four VVER-1200 reactor units with a capacity of 1,200 MW each.

Corporate results. Rosatom has presented its performance results for 2025. Revenue reached RUB 3.33 trillion (USD 43.3 billion), up 7.9% from 2024. New products made a substantial contribution, generating RUB 1.51 trillion (USD 19.7 billion) in revenue. Overseas orders across the entire nuclear lifecycle increased to USD 206.2 billion, demonstrating a 2.9% growth. Rosatom’s projects now span 65 countries worldwide. Total electricity generation at its nuclear and wind power plants amounted to 220.7 billion kWh. A major achievement of the year was the commissioning of Russia’s first lithium-ion energy storage gigafactory. The total headcount of the Russian nuclear corporation reached 402,000. Rosatom maintains a high level of safety at its facilities, with no events above level 1 on the INES scale recorded in 2025. The state corporation continues to develop low-carbon energy generation, including nuclear and wind, while remaining the global leader in overseas new builds.

Cooperation. Kaliningrad, Russia, hosted the thirteenth round of consultations between Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on ensuring the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev informed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi about the growing number of incidents in the region, noting casualties and injuries. He called for increased attention to the public assessment of safety risks to the facility and emphasized the unacceptability of any actions that could compromise it. The parties also discussed the continued presence of IAEA experts at the site and the further expansion of information exchange. The participants of the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to continuing the dialogue on pressing issues.

China. SNIIP, Rosatom’s Research Institute for Instrumentation Engineering, has completed equipping the nuclear island of China’s Xudabao Unit 3 with instrumentation and control (I&C) systems. Currently, the systems are being adjusted and tested. The supplied and installed equipment and related software will monitor reactor plant parameters, ensuring diagnostics, protection, and fire safety. Other deliveries from SNIIP included laboratory equipment and a full-scale simulator. The Xudabao NPP is a major cooperative project between Russia and China, involving the construction of Units 3 and 4 with VVER-1200 reactors. The agreements to this effect, including nuclear fuel supplies, were signed in 2019. Within this construction project, Rosatom acts as a nuclear island designer and supplier, and provides installation supervision and equipment commissioning services. The units are scheduled for commissioning in 2027–2028.

Indonesia. Rosatom and Indonesia’s Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN) held a seminar in Jakarta on the regulation of floating nuclear power units. The event brought together over 60 representatives from government ministries and specialized organizations, marking another discussion in a series of meetings aimed at developing the regulatory framework for potential floating nuclear plant projects in the country. The attendees emphasized the importance of international expertise and professional dialogue in establishing the national regulatory system. “We highly value the readiness of our Russian colleagues to share their expertise, which makes a significant contribution to developing Indonesia’s regulatory framework for peaceful uses of nuclear energy,” said Zainal Arifin, the Acting Chairman of BAPETEN Nuclear cooperation between Russia and Indonesia has been ongoing for over 20 years. According to the national energy program, the country’s first nuclear power plant can be built and put into operation as early as 2032, and Rosatom stands ready to offer its technologies.

Türkiye. Rosatom acted as a partner for the 12th International Nuclear Power Plants Expo and Summit (NPPES) 2026, held in Istanbul. The forum was attended by over 1,100 delegates and 86 companies from around the world. Anton Dedusenko, Chairman of the Board at Akkuyu Nuclear JSC, announced the completion of construction works at Akkuyu Unit 1 and the beginning of cold hydrostatic tests. “We have focused our efforts on making 2026 the start-up year for Unit 1,” Dedusenko noted. The business program of the forum also addressed the role of nuclear energy in achieving climate goals. Rosatom representatives highlighted the potential of both large nuclear power plants and small modular reactors in generating low-carbon electricity and ensuring a reliable power supply to the industry. At the exhibition, the Russian nuclear corporation showcased its nuclear energy solutions, including closed nuclear fuel cycle technologies and the development of innovative reactors.