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Regular NSR Transit
The Northern Sea Route (NSR) and, more broadly, the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor are rapidly transforming into a major global maritime trade artery. This is evidenced by the launch of regular…
Tianwan 7 Nears Completion
On August 12, 2026, the start-up process began for Unit 7 of China’s Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant, currently under construction with Rosatom’s input. The first fuel assemblies were loaded into…
Rosatom’s Summer of Science
The summer months proved highly productive for Russian science. In July and August, researchers implementing the national quantum computing roadmap, supervised by Rosatom, announced new breakthroughs in quantum technologies. Additionally,…
Nuclear Investment Must Triple
The World Nuclear Association (WNA) has published its inaugural World Nuclear Investment Guide (hereinafter the Guide). In it, experts estimate the industry's investment needs through 2050 at USD 6 trillion,…
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News from El Dabaa
The installation of one reactor vessel and the start of manufacturing for another mark the key July milestones at Egypt’s El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, currently under construction by Rosatom.…
From the North Pole to the Stratosphere
In August, the seventh international Arctic expedition, the Icebreaker of Knowledge, came to a close. It brought together high school and vocational school students from Russia and 22 countries around…
Quiz: Generation IV Systems
We have previously covered fast and molten salt reactors, and in particular, their use for the transmutation of minor actinides — highly radioactive, long-lived isotopes produced during the irradiation of…
Rosatom: 2025 in Review
In July, Rosatom presented its performance results for the past year to experts and journalists. The Russian nuclear corporation met all targeted objectives, ensuring growth in revenue, new orders, and…
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A Fusion Boost for Gyrotrons
Russia has increased its contribution to the construction of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). In June, the Russian team installed the first three gyrotron systems at the site of…
Nuclear Power Backs Quantum Technologies
In June, Moscow hosted the 1st BRICS Quantum Forum. Speaking at the event, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev announced the start of discussions on a 10-year quantum technology development strategy.…
The Era of Energevity
Rosatom has introduced a new concept of “energevity” to the global lexicon. In short, energevity means a long life full of energy and accomplishments, and a sharp mind. This concept…
Exporting Russian Nuclear Education
Rosatom’s primary academic partner — the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI — has two overseas branches, in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and in Almaty (Kazakhstan). MEPhI Rector Vladimir Shevchenko spoke in an…
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Showcasing Fast Reactors
Rosatom researchers and executives took part in the IAEA International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles (FR26) held in China from May 18 to 21. Russian nuclear professionals…
New Capabilities of Rosatom’s 3D Printers
Rosatom has made the first delivery of its proprietary 3D printer to India, where it will be used to print components for the aerospace industry. This delivery confirms market interest…
Calling All Masters, Creators, and Seekers
The seventh season of the Icebreaker of Knowledge initiative, organized with input from Rosatom, has kicked off. The competition for teenagers aged 14 to 16 will take place in Russia…
Rosatom and Indonesia: Strategic Dialogue
Rosatom is expanding its cooperation with Indonesia. This collaboration reached the highest level in May, as Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev had a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. In…
Unit 1 Poised for Launch
The loading of nuclear fuel into the reactor of Rooppur Unit 1 has been completed, marking the end of a crucial stage in preparing the unit for first electricity. The…
The ‘Heart’ of Unit 2
El Dabaa is one of the world’s largest nuclear construction projects. In late May, key pieces of equipment arrived at the nuclear power plant site. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Alexandria hosted the…
Nuclear Power Plant for Kazakhstan
Russia and Kazakhstan have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the construction of the Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant with two VVER-1200 reactors. The parties reported the completion of over 90% of…
The Nuclear Vector
Deliveries of the key equipment for the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant are continuing, with over 7,000 tonnes of machinery for its four nuclear islands already manufactured at Rosatom’s production sites.…
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A Growing Generation of Power Units
In late April, preparations for achieving first criticality began at Rooppur Unit 1 in Bangladesh — a landmark event for the country, for Rosatom, and for the global nuclear community.…
Rosatom Pushes for Year-Round NSR Operations
Amid disruptions to international cargo shipments via southern routes, the use of alternative options like the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is becoming increasingly relevant. A growing number of international players…
Quiz: What Do You Know About SMRs?
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are one of Rosatom’s flagship offerings. This comes as no surprise, given that the Russian nuclear corporation is the first and, so far, the only company…
Uranium: Shortage or Surplus?
The key question asked by all stakeholders is whether the uranium mining industry can meet the needs of a growing nuclear reactor fleet. There is no definitive answer right now:…
Nuclear Partnership
Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom Central and Southern Africa, spoke to Modern Diplomacy about the transition from dialogue to delivery of nuclear projects on the continent. In the interview, he…
A Pillar of Energy Independence
The Egyptian nuclear construction site is a focal point for Russian executives and government officials. Once all four power units are commissioned, El Dabaa will meet up to 10% of…
Global HackAtom 2025: A Look Back
Indonesian students took second place in the final of the Global HackAtom international championship held in 2025. In just 24 hours, they proposed an unexpected solution to support astronaut health…
Building a Green Ecosystem
Construction of the Akkuyu NPP is in full swing. Once all four units are commissioned, the plant will cover up to 10% of Türkiye’s electricity needs and prevent the emission…
Rosatom Strengthens Cooperation with Uzbekistan
Rosatom presented new energy solutions for Uzbekistan, including an integrated nuclear power plant and electromobility technologies, at the 6th Innoprom. Central Asia exhibition. Concurrently, educational and sports events organized with…
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Concrete for Uzbek NPP
On March 24, concrete bedding works began at the site of Uzbekistan’s nuclear power plant to prepare the foundation for the official start of construction. On the same day, Rosatom…
Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle News
Rosatom’s Fuel Division (TVEL) is continuously improving its fuel to enhance safety and is advancing R&D to establish a closed nuclear fuel cycle and maximize the use of energy contained…
Advancing the Bioeconomy
Bioeconomic technologies are among the new business lines being developed by Rosatom. The Russian nuclear corporation presented its achievements in this field at the Future Technologies Forum (FTF) in March.…
Vietnam Embraces Atoms
Russia and Vietnam have signed an agreement on the construction of a nuclear power plant. Dmitry Raspopin, Director of the Rosatom International Network office in Vietnam, explains the reasons behind…
El Dabaa Reaches New Heights
The reactor building of Unit 1 continues to rise. In March, construction crews completed several major construction and installation operations there. Rosatom also launched the Atoms Empowering Africa competition, featuring…
Paks II Instructors Complete Training in Russia
Instructors for Hungary’s Paks II have completed hands-on training at the Leningrad II NPP. Going forward, the Hungarian instructors will train the plant's operating personnel using a full-scale simulator. This…
Nuclear Fusion: A Leap for Humanity
Nuclear fusion has hit the practical agenda of science and power engineering. Russia and China are among the key contributors to the major International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. Both…
Joyce Mendez: Strength in Solidarity
Rosatom is holding its second recruitment campaign for Impact Team 2050, the international youth advisory council to the Director General of the Russian nuclear corporation. The council aims to foster…
Safety and Community Care
The installation of key safety elements, a heavy-duty crane, and oversized equipment has been completed at the Akkuyu NPP reactor units. Meanwhile, Akkuyu Nuclear is stepping up its social programs…
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MBIR Attracts Global Interest
MBIR, a multipurpose sodium-cooled fast neutron research reactor, is drawing increasing interest from the international scientific community. This comes as little surprise: the reactor will have unparalleled specifications and enable…
First Woman at the Helm of a Nuclear Icebreaker
Rosatom is systematically developing Arctic shipping as part of establishing the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. This initiative has the potential to significantly increase cargo traffic on the Northern Sea Route. In…
Additive Tech Quiz
Rosatom holds a leading position in the Russian additive manufacturing market and is developing this sector together with international partners, offering 3D printing solutions, materials, and methodologies for integrating additive…
The Power of Electricity
In February 2026, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its report Electricity 2026: Analysis and Forecast to 2030. According to expert forecasts, electricity demand will grow faster than before. Nuclear…
Egypt Chooses Rosatom Technologies
Construction work is going full tilt at all four power units of Egypt’s El Dabaa. However, the nuclear power plant construction is not the only focus of Russian-Egyptian cooperation in…
Laying the Groundwork for the Next Half-Century
Active construction is underway at the Akkuyu NPP. Experts from TESPAM describe the plant's upcoming commissioning as a historic milestone that will lay the technological and energy groundwork for the…
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Hungary: Major Construction Begins
The pouring of the first concrete for the foundation slab of Paks II Unit 5 in Hungary began on February 5, 2026. The new nuclear power plant will replace units…
VVER-TOI: Excellence in Every Letter
Along with continuously modernizing its reactor technologies, Rosatom keeps improving its overall approach to the construction of nuclear power units. A prime example is Unit 1 of the Kursk II…
Quantum Prospects
Russia is a key player in the global quantum market. Russian scientists have achieved remarkable success, having created quantum processing units with dozens of qubits and running the first calculations…
Making Legacy Mines Safe 
The IAEA has released the third edition of its Strategic Master Plan for Environmental Remediation of Uranium Legacy Sites in Central Asia — specifically in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. This…
Construction and Dialogue
Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, El Dabaa, passed an important milestone as the first stage of concreting was completed at the inner containment shell of Unit 3, and the foundation…
Unit 1 on Homestretch
Commissioning works are Akkuyu Unit 1, which is now on the homestretch to going critical. Simultaneously, construction and installation operations are underway at the other three power units. In total,…
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Storage Batteries at Industrial Scale
In late 2025, the Russian nuclear corporation launched the country’s first large-scale production facility for lithium-ion batteries. This new factory has dramatically expanded Rosatom’s capabilities to drive electric mobility both…
Targeting Diseases
Rosatom is a world leading supplier of medical isotopes that are used to fabricate radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnostics and treatment of severe medical conditions. The Russian nuclear corporation is also…
Fueling Progress
Rosatom has fabricated the reactor core for the world’s most powerful nuclear icebreaker under construction, Rossiya, delivered modified nuclear fuel for a research reactor in Uzbekistan and the Kudankulam NPP…
80 Years and Moving Forward
In 2025, Russia’s nuclear industry celebrated its 80th anniversary. The jubilee’s central theme — Pride. Inspiration. Dream — captured the spirit of the occasion: pride in the achievements of previous…
Russia’s Quantum Leap
As the national coordinator for quantum computing, Rosatom is at the forefront of Russia's push into this next technological frontier. But what exactly are quantum computers? Could they ever replace…
Future Energy in Action
The year 2025 brought Bangladesh closer to a historic event, the launch of its first nuclear power plant. The pace of work was intense at the site of Rosatom-led construction…
El Dabaa: A Year of Steady Growth
The installation of the reactor pressure vessel at Unit 1 marked the culmination of construction milestones passed by Egypt’s El Dabaa NPP in 2025. This event was underpinned by dozens…
Atoms Uniting Countries
The beginning of Paks II construction moved closer as Hungary granted all necessary licenses in November 2025. Rosatom is now preparing for the first concrete pouring scheduled for February 2026,…
Knowledge, Technology, People
In 2025, cooperation between Rosatom and Indonesia reached a new level. Russian and Indonesian delegations were active at the key business events in both countries. Social and cultural initiatives also…
Nuclear Alliance Between Two Nations
In 2025, the project to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant moved from planning to practice: engineering surveys for the future facility began on the shore of Lake Balkhash. While…
A Year of Partnership
The year 2025 became a milestone in the development of the long-standing strategic partnership between China and Rosatom. Here is a review of the past year’s highlights, from the participation…
More Than Just Energy
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…
Akkuyu on the Homestretch
For the Akkuyu project, 2025 was the year of multi-faceted progress. Critical equipment for all four power units was delivered and installed at the site. Active business cooperation between Turkish…
New Era of Nuclear Energy
The launch of the small modular reactor (SMR) project was the headline, but not the only, event for Rosatom and Uzbekistan in 2025. Their partnership is developing comprehensively, encompassing large-scale…
Africa Opts for Russian Atoms
Rosatom is actively expanding cooperation with African nations in nuclear energy. In 2025, these partnerships reached a new level with the signing of several intergovernmental agreements and the development of…
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