ROSATOM NEWSLETTER

#282October 2024

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Making It Clean

Rosatom boasts long-acquired expertise in handling hazardous radioactive substances, including radioactive waste (RW) and spent nuclear fuel (SNF). The solutions and competencies developed over the years enable Rosatom to contribute…

Lithium Nearing Production

In mid-September, Uranium One Group (part of Rosatom) and the Bolivian state-run company Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB, ‘Bolivian Lithium Deposits’) signed a contract in Bolivia’s capital La Paz. The…

To Central Asia With Energy

September saw several important events taking place in two Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, to lay the foundation for Rosatom’s projects in this region. Here is the latest news.

Trends

Nuclear Trendsetter

Russian nuclear scientists and power engineers are recognized globally as leaders in their field. Working in close contact with its partners, Russian nuclear companies are improving current technologies and enabling…

Middle East

Safety as Top Priority

In early October, the installation of a core melt trap, also known as a core catcher, began at El Dabaa Unit 3 under construction in Egypt. This is one of this year’s…

Turkey

Akkuyu 1 Hits Homestretch

Unit 1 of the Akkuyu NPP is being prepared for the pre-commissioning operations, which include a wide range of works. We have collected the latest news from the construction site…

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Up For Nuclear

The majority of Kazakhstan citizens who voted in the national referendum support the construction of a nuclear power plant in the country. Earlier, Kazakhstan authorities had suggested entrusting this large-scale…