Peaceful nuclear power: Where’s Russia building facilities? Part 1/3 Part 2, Part 3

Rosatom intends to build six more high-capacity nuclear units and small plants in India, in addition to the Kudankulam plant, as announced during Prime Minister Modi's Moscow visit.

Russia has exported nuclear energy since the 1960s, starting with the Rheinsberg plant in the GDR, and built plants in Bulgaria, Finland, and Hungary in the 1970s-1980s.

Rosatom now leads with 33 nuclear units under construction abroad, exporting nuclear fuel and providing uranium enrichment. In 2023, Rosatom's foreign orders were valued at $200 billion.

Where is Russia building nuclear power plants?

🇨🇳 China

🌏 Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant: Russia and China agreed in 2018 and 2019 to build the 3rd and 4th units in Liaoning Province. Construction began in 2021 and 2022, with operations set for 2027 and 2028, using VVER-1200 reactors.

🌏 Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant: Rosatom built four units for $3.3 billion. In 2018, Russia and China agreed to build the 7th and 8th units with VVER-1200 reactors. Construction started in 2021 and 2022, with the launch set for 2028.

🇭🇺 Hungary (Paks-2 Nuclear Power Plant)

The Hungarian Paks nuclear plant, constructed between 1983 and 1987 based on a Soviet design, currently consists of four VVER units. Through a Russian program implemented between 2005 and 2009, the plant's operational lifespan was extended to 2032—2037, with its capacity boosted to 2,000 MW. As a result, the Paks nuclear plant now generates approximately 50% of Hungary's electricity.

In 2014, Russia and Hungary reached an agreement to construct Paks-2, which would consist of the 5th and 6th units. A contract was signed in December of that year, detailing the construction of two VVER-1200 units at a cost of €12.5 billion. Russia agreed to provide a €10 billion loan for the project. Despite facing EU sanctions in 2022, Hungary is proceeding with the Paks-2 project with the goal of completing it by 2030.

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