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Putin says Russia to expand distribution of new nuclear power units to Far East, Siberia, Urals
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russian President Putin announced plans to expand nuclear power generation in the Far East, Siberia, and the Urals with approximately 30 gigawatts of new capacity including small nuclear power plants, aiming to increase nuclear's share in Russia's energy mix to 25% by 2045 and support regional development.
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Russia’s nuclear buildout opens direct access to new power capacity in Siberia and the Far East. You can now target emerging industrial sites reliant on stable clean energy in these fast-developing regions.
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