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Permit moves Leningrad II-1 closer to launch
Permit moves Leningrad II-1 closer to launch
Russian regulator Rostechnadzor has issued a permit for the commissioning of Unit 1 of the Leningrad Phase II nuclear power plant in northwest Russia. Rosatom said the permit confirms the unit is "fully ready for operation".
New Nuclear · Monday, 24 September 2018
Paks II building work to start soon, says Russian president
Paks II building work to start soon, says Russian president
Construction of two new units at the Paks nuclear power plant in Hungary is expected to start soon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a press conference in Moscow on 18 September.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 20 September 2018
Rooppur protocol signed on physical protection scope
Rooppur protocol signed on physical protection scope
Bangladesh and Russia have signed a protocol to amend their 2011 agreement to build the South Asian country’s first nuclear power plant.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 19 September 2018
IAEA and Russia agree on transit for LEU Bank
IAEA and Russia agree on transit for LEU Bank
The International Atomic Energy Agency and Russian nuclear fuel manufacturer Tenex have signed a contract for the transport of low-enriched uranium and equipment through Russian territory to and from the IAEA LEU Bank.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Harmony: From initiative to reality
Harmony: From initiative to reality
Nuclear industry leaders today outlined the concrete steps they are taking to help reach the goal of the Harmony initiative - to achieve a 25% share of world electricity production by 2050 through the addition of 1000 GWe of new capacity.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 6 September 2018
Russia starts hot tests at Novovoronezh II-2
Russia starts hot tests at Novovoronezh II-2
Hot functional tests have started at unit 2 of the Novovoronezh II nuclear power plant in southwest Russia. This is the most important stage of commissioning, which precedes the physical start-up of the unit, Rosatom said.
New Nuclear · Monday, 3 September 2018
Russia reaches welding milestone with fast neutron reactor
Russia reaches welding milestone with fast neutron reactor
AEM-Technology has announced the completion of key welding work on MBIR - the multipurpose sodium-cooled fast neutron research reactor that is to be installed at the site of the Research Institute of Atomic Reactors.
New Nuclear · Friday, 31 August 2018
Leningrad II-1 set to enter commercial operation
Leningrad II-1 set to enter commercial operation
Unit 1 of the Leningrad Phase II nuclear power plant in northwest Russia is now ready for commercial operation, Rosenergoatom announced today following the completion of the final commissioning test.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Rosatom seeks to boost cooperation in Eurasia
Rosatom seeks to boost cooperation in Eurasia
Rusatom International Network has signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation with the Eurasian Development Bank, which provides for establishing common principles of bilateral cooperation with Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and other countries.
Corporate · Monday, 13 August 2018
Turbine equipment installed at Leningrad II-2
Turbine equipment installed at Leningrad II-2
Installation of the main equipment for the turbine of unit 2 of the Leningrad Phase II nuclear power plant in northwest Russia has been completed and according to schedule, Rosatom said yesterday.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 7 August 2018
Cold functional tests start at Novovoronezh II-2
Cold functional tests start at Novovoronezh II-2
Russia's Rosatom has announced the start of cold functional tests at unit 2 of the Novovoronezh II nuclear power plant. Cold and hot tests will take about 100 days, with the cold tests accounting for 35 days, it said yesterday.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 2 August 2018
Ural icebreaker passes construction milestone
Ural icebreaker passes construction milestone
Zio-Podolsk, a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has completed the welding of four hydrochambers to the reactor body of the Ural nuclear-powered icebreaker.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 1 August 2018
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