Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announces 2026 supply of advanced nuclear fuel to China for VVER-1200 and fast neutron reactors, discusses Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant safety, and outlines Russia-China cooperation in nuclear energy, quantum tech, and Arctic shipping via the Northern Sea Route.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced in Beijing that the company will continue localizing nuclear fuel fabrication technologies in China to meet the country's increasing reactor demand. Rosatom is also supplying equipment and software for China's CFR-600 fast sodium-cooled reactor.
Lower Saxony approved French Framatome's plan to manufacture Russian-designed nuclear fuel rods in Lingen, Germany, despite federal concerns over Russian involvement. The approval comes with strict conditions, including barring Rosatom/TVEL employees from the plant.
Eine Fabrik in Lingen darf Brennelemente russischen Typs für Atomkraftwerke herstellen, wofür Technik des russischen Konzerns TVEL (Teil von Rosatom) genutzt wird. Die Entscheidung des niedersächsischen Umweltministeriums stößt auf scharfe Kritik von Grünen-Politikern und dem niedersächsischen Umweltminister selbst, der sie als „grundfalsch“ bezeichnet.
La Basse-Saxe a autorisé la production de combustible nucléaire par ANF (filiale de Framatome) en coopération avec Rosatom, malgré les craintes liées à l'implication russe et la guerre en Ukraine. Le ministère fédéral de l'Environnement a souligné l'absence de base légale pour bloquer le projet sans sanctions européennes.
Heads of Rosatom and the IAEA met in Kaliningrad to discuss the Zaporozhye and Bushehr nuclear power plants. Rosatom's chief expressed concern over "psychological attacks" and warned of potential catastrophe.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will be commissioned before the end of 2026. He described the project as a key task for Russia's state atomic energy corporation.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in Egypt is an absolute priority. The installation of the reactor pressure vessel for the second power unit marks a significant step in Egypt's nuclear industry development and highlights the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced plans to deliver nuclear fuel to Egypt's El Dabaa NPP in the first half of 2027 and connect it to the grid in 2028. The installation of the reactor pressure vessel for the second unit has begun, with workforce expected to reach 30,000 soon.
Akkuyu Nükleer Güç Santrali'nin (NGS) 2. güç ünitesinde, türbin yoğuşturucularını soğutacak teknik su temini sisteminin dört ana pompa ünitesinin montajı tamamlandı. Pompalar, deniz seviyesinin 21 metre altına yerleştirildi ve saatte 260 bin metreküp su basacak.
Rosatom has started assembling the fourth reactor pressure vessel for Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant at its Atommash facility in the Rostov Region. This marks a significant step in the construction of Egypt's first nuclear power plant, which will feature four 1,200 MW units.
Fuel loading is complete for the fourth power unit at Slovakia's Mochovce nuclear power plant. The new unit, built with Russian assistance, has a capacity of approximately 470 MW and cost 6.7 billion euros. Its activation will increase nuclear generation's share in Slovakia to 77.5%.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that the entire Russian nuclear power industry is currently experiencing the consequences of Ukrainian attacks. He cited drone activity near the Leningrad and Smolensk plants and a provisional drone strike on a cooling tower at the Kursk plant, highlighting Zaporozhye NPP as a peak concern.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced the potential return of specialists to Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant by mid-July, contingent on the security situation remaining calm, following previous concerns about strike risks.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev warned at the Innoprom-2026 forum that the IAEA's declining perception of Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and Energodar is a dangerous trend, bringing the region "one step away from catastrophe."
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Armenia might require a high or medium capacity nuclear plant in the coming years to address a potential energy shortage. He suggested that the demand for electricity in Armenia is growing, potentially leading to a deficit of up to 1 GW in the coming decades, necessitating the construction of one or two new nuclear units.
Alexey Likhachev, CEO of Russia's Rosatom, stated that completing the second and third units of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is impossible without Russian involvement. He mentioned monitoring Iran-US nuclear talks and maintaining contact with the IAEA, suggesting Rosatom may play a role in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated the company is ready to clarify parameters of the Paks-2 construction project for new Hungarian authorities. He confirmed ongoing work, secured funding, and readiness for high-level meetings.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that the US's active development of low-power nuclear power plants validates Rosatom's strategy and confirms the accelerated growth of nuclear generation globally. He congratulated US colleagues on bringing microreactors to physical production after decades.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated the company is the world leader in small nuclear power plants and is expanding its product line, with about a dozen reactor plant projects for low-power nuclear power plants (LPNPP) in development. The RITM family of reactors is highlighted as the most advanced technology.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Russia must reform its nuclear energy regulations to maintain global leadership in small nuclear power plants (SNPPs). He cited the need for new licensing approaches for these "fundamentally new facilities" and pointed to the US regulator's supportive role in their industry's success.
Rosatom's electric vehicle charging network experienced a 40% increase in demand over one week, with hybrid car owners actively using the stations. The company plans to expand its network to 11,000 stations by 2030.
Akkuyu Nükleer Santrali'nde, reaktör binasının inşasında kritik bir aşama olan iç koruma kabuğu kubbesi, 7 saat süren operasyonla başarıyla yerleştirildi. Yaklaşık 40 uzmanın görev aldığı operasyonda özel vinç ve ekipmanlar kullanıldı.
Iran's Deputy Minister of Energy announced that Russian specialists will soon return to the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant to resume construction on the second and third units. The decision follows bilateral negotiations with the Russian Energy Minister.
