Manufacturing. Rosatom’s Fuel Division launched a lithium-ion energy storage gigafactory, the first in Russia. The facility is capable of producing 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery capacity per year, which is equivalent to approximately 50,000 traction batteries for electric vehicles. The factory features a full production cycle, ranging from mixing primary chemicals for battery cells to assembling complete battery packs. With over 3,000 units of equipment installed, the production lines stretch for 2.5 kilometers. About 90% of all processes are automated, enabling a production speed of one cell per second. Construction of a second gigafactory in New Moscow began in September 2023; it will also have an annual capacity of 4 GWh. Its commissioning is scheduled for 2026. By 2030, the Russian energy storage market is projected to grow to 20–30 GWh. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in the electric mobility and power industries: direct current systems provide uninterruptible power to industrial facilities, while energy storage systems smooth out load profiles and help save on electricity costs.

Medicine. Saint Petersburg hosted the 4th Nuclear Medicine 2025 Congress. Organized with Rosatom’s support, the event brought together over 500 professionals from Russia and other countries. Delegates emphasized the importance of cooperation between research centers, medical organizations, and manufacturers in developing every aspect of nuclear medicine. According to experts, 62 radiopharmaceuticals are registered in Russia, with only four being foreign-made. They serve primarily for diagnostics, but the number of therapeutic drugs for treating severe diseases is growing. About 220 Russian medical centers use radionuclides in the diagnostics and treatment of oncological and non-oncological diseases. “Activities of Rosatom’s Research Division are not limited to reactor-based isotope production. We cover the entire supply chain, from fundamental science to commercial sales,” says Alexander Tuzov, First Deputy CEO of Rosatom Science.

Collaboration. Rosatom participated in the Women in Industry and Technology Congress held in Astana. Delegates included female employees and top managers from industrial companies of Kazakhstan, Russia, Türkiye, Egypt, and Serbia. At the plenary session, women’s communities from Russia and Kazakhstan proposed creating a consolidated action plan for the 20 member countries of the International Council of Women in Industry and Technology. Opening the congress, Timur Zhantikin, Deputy Chairman of the Kazakhstan Atomic Energy Agency, noted that this year is important for Kazakhstan as the country has commenced construction of the Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant jointly with Rosatom. “This project is a development driver for local companies. About 30% of the work will be carried out by Kazakh businesses and professionals. All paths are open here for our respected women, whose professionalism and competencies are becoming a driving force of progress,” he said.