![[Rosatom_Vertical_en.svg|200]] Company website: https://www.rosatom.ru/en/ ### Introduction Rosatom, officially the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, is a Russian state-owned conglomerate overseeing the country's nuclear industry. Established in 2007 by federal law No. 317-FZ as a successor to the Soviet-era Ministry of Medium Machine Building, it was created without individual founders but under the direction of the Russian government to consolidate nuclear assets. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, Rosatom's mission is to develop and implement state policy in the use of atomic energy, ensure nuclear and radiation safety, advance scientific research, and contribute to national defense while promoting international cooperation in peaceful nuclear applications. The company's key focus areas encompass the full nuclear fuel cycle—from uranium mining and enrichment to reactor construction, operation, and decommissioning—as well as emerging technologies like quantum computing, additive manufacturing, and renewables such as wind energy. Rosatom operates in over 50 countries, building nuclear power plants, supplying fuel, and providing services, while emphasizing carbon-free energy solutions to support global sustainability goals amid geopolitical challenges, including sanctions that have prompted diversification into new markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. ### Key Products and Technology - **VVER Reactors**: Pressurized water reactors (PWRs) like VVER-1200, a Generation III+ design with enhanced safety features; power output up to 1,200 MWe per unit, scalable in multi-unit plants; uses low-enriched uranium fuel with a 60-year lifespan and efficiency improvements via digital twins and AI for predictive maintenance; applications include baseload electricity generation, district heating, and desalination in countries like Turkey, Egypt, and Hungary. - **Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs)**: Exemplified by the Akademik Lomonosov, a barge-mounted reactor producing 70 MWe and 50 Gcal/h of heat; features icebreaker-derived technology for remote deployment, with passive safety systems and resilience to extreme conditions; fuel cycle of 10-12 years without refueling; targeted for Arctic regions, islands, and mining sites to provide off-grid power and heat. - **Fast Neutron Reactors (FNRs)**: Such as BN-800 and planned BN-1200M, using sodium coolant for breeding fuel; output around 800-1,200 MWe, closing the fuel cycle by recycling spent fuel to minimize waste; high efficiency with MOX fuel; applications in advanced fuel cycles, waste transmutation, and long-term energy security. - **Nuclear Fuel Cycle Services**: Includes uranium mining (world's second-largest producer), enrichment via gas centrifuges, and fabrication of fuel assemblies; features high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) capabilities; supports global NPP operations with supply chains ensuring fuel security. - **Non-Power Applications and Digital Technologies**: Radiation technologies for medicine (e.g., isotopes for cancer treatment), quantum computing platforms, and additive manufacturing; includes over 60 digital products like robotic process automation and AI for industrial optimization; applications in healthcare, agriculture sterilization, and materials science. - **Renewable Energy Solutions**: Wind farms through subsidiary NovaWind, with turbines up to 2.5 MW; integrated with nuclear for hybrid systems; focuses on clean energy diversification. ### Team and Leadership - **Alexey Likhachev, Director General**: Oversees all operations, strategy, and international projects since 2016; holds a Ph.D. in Economics, with prior roles as Deputy Minister of Economic Development and advisor to the President; responsible for navigating sanctions and expanding global presence. - **Sergey Kirienko, First Deputy Director General and Supervisory Board Chairman**: Manages corporate development and international business; former Prime Minister of Russia (1998) and head of Rosatom from 2005-2016; focuses on policy implementation and nuclear weapons complex. - **Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General for Corporate Development and International Business**: Leads overseas expansion and partnerships; background in energy sector management, emphasizing BRICS collaborations and new market entries. - **Ivan Kamenskikh, First Deputy Director General for Nuclear Weapons**: Oversees defense-related activities; expertise in nuclear engineering and state security programs. - **Other Key Executives**: Include members like Nikolay Spasskiy (Deputy Director General for International Relations), focusing on diplomacy, and Tatiana Terentyeva (Deputy Director General for Human Resources), handling talent development; the team prioritizes safety, innovation, and compliance with international standards. ### Recent News and Developments (2025) | Date | Event | Details | |------|--------|---------| | August 3, 2025 | Launch of $1.2 Billion Uranium Project in Tanzania | Rosatom partnered with Tanzania to initiate mining and processing at Mkuju River, expected to produce 3,000 tonnes annually and create over 4,000 jobs, marking one of Tanzania's largest foreign investments. | | August 3, 2025 | Contract for Nuclear Science Center in Zambia | Signed a general contract to build a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology, the first joint nuclear project with Zambia. | | July 16, 2025 | Cooperation Agreement with Uzbekistan | Signed an interdepartmental roadmap for nuclear technologies up to 2030, including joint research and potential NPP construction. | | July 8, 2025 | Meeting with Egypt's President and New Deals for Dabaa NPP | Supplementary agreements signed to accelerate the El Dabaa plant, discussed during a meeting with President Al-Sisi. | | July 3, 2025 | Participation in NPPES-2025 Summit in Turkey | Engaged in BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform session, showcasing technologies and discussing collaborations at the Nuclear Power Plants Expo. | | June 24, 2025 | Intergovernmental Agreement with Mali | Signed for peaceful atomic energy cooperation, paving the way for joint projects in nuclear infrastructure. | | June 23, 2025 | Roadmap for New NPP in Russia's Far East | Agreed to site selection and commissioning of two VVER-1000 units by 2035 to boost regional energy. | | June 20, 2025 | Exploration of High-Capacity NPP in Uzbekistan | Announced plans to assess building a large-scale nuclear plant, expanding Central Asian presence. | | June 16, 2025 | Selected for Kazakhstan's First NPP | Chosen to lead an international consortium for building the country's inaugural nuclear power plant near Lake Balkhash. | | May 12, 2025 | Expansion Amid Geopolitical Challenges | Reported growth in Africa, Asia, and Middle East markets despite sanctions, with new orders anticipated. | ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Tanzania Government**: Launched $1.2 billion uranium mining project in August 2025 at Mkuju River, involving extraction, processing, and job creation through subsidiary Mantra Tanzania. - **Zambia Ministry of Technology and Science**: Signed general contract in August 2025 for a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology, focusing on research, medicine, and education. - **Uzbekistan (Uzatom Agency)**: Interdepartmental agreement in July 2025 for nuclear research up to 2030; expanded cooperation in June 2025 for potential high-capacity NPP and product quality enhancement. - **Egypt (Nuclear Power Plants Authority)**: Supplementary deals in July 2025 to accelerate El Dabaa NPP construction; hosting International Youth Forum for Sustainable Nuclear Technologies in February 2025. - **Mali Government**: Intergovernmental agreement in June 2025 for peaceful atomic energy, including infrastructure development and training. - **Kazakhstan (Ministry of Energy)**: Selected in June 2025 to lead consortium for first NPP; discussions on financing and technology transfer. - **Niger and Alliance of Sahel States**: Memorandum in 2025 for nuclear infrastructure assessments, expanding African footprint. - **Vietnam**: Signed roadmap in 2025 for nuclear technologies; quantum computing collaboration announced in February 2025. - **India (MAHAGENCO)**: Partnership in April 2025 to develop thorium-based small modular reactors. - **BRICS Countries**: Active in Nuclear Energy Platform at NPPES-2025 in July; ongoing collaborations in quantum tech with Egypt and Vietnam. ### Closing Note As a fully state-owned corporation with consolidated revenue exceeding $18 billion in foreign business alone as of 2024 and projected investments of 1.5 trillion rubles annually, Rosatom operates at a mature stage with a robust outlook for international expansion, particularly in emerging markets, despite Western sanctions. *Report generated August 04, 2025*