Preparations are now underway in Russia to build new power units in the Leningrad and Smolensk Regions. The corresponding decision was signed by Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom State Atomic Corporation Director General. Сommenting on this decision, Likhachev said: “The Russian nuclear power industry has approached this stage with newly developed types of NPPs – the VVER-1200 … More Four new NPP units to be built in Russia
Today the first heat from the floating nuclear power plant (FNPP, the plant of JSC “Concern Rosenergoatom”, Rosatom state atomic energy corporation’s division) was supplied to the 5th microdistrict of Pevek (Chukotka). “So far, the floating nuclear power plant has only produced electricity. From now on, it produces two products: in addition to electricity, it … More HEAT FROM A FLOATING NUCLEAR POWER PLANT WAS FIRST DELIVERED TO THE CITY HEATING NETWORK IN PEVEK
There has been widespread interest in the development of civil nuclear programs in Africa. Nuclear power plants are cheaper to run than their coal or gas rivals even if we factor in spent nuclear fuel management and disposal. Other important advantage is a regularity of nuclear power supply: contrary to renewable source of energy which … More Rosatom SMR solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa: floating nuclear power plants and beyond
