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Meeting on the development of Russia's nuclear energy sector
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russia plans to expand its nuclear energy sector significantly with a focus on building about 30 gigawatts of nuclear generating capacity, including small nuclear power plants, to support domestic power needs and regional development. The strategy emphasizes technological readiness, fuel supply security, safety improvements, skilled workforce development, and a sustainable financial model.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage.
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Russia is ramping up nuclear capacity with standardised large and small reactors aimed at replacing ageing plants and powering new industrial and digital sectors in remote regions. If you operate in advanced materials, power engineering, or digital infrastructure in Russia, this is a growth opportunity to align with Rosatom's supply and tech development plans.
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