ROSATOM's Companies and Projects in Brief

JSC Atom-TOR is the management company of priority socioeconomic development areas (PSEDA) created in restricted-access administrative territorial formations (RATFs, «closed cities») which host ROSATOM facilities. JSC Atom-TOR manages eight priority socioeconomic development areas: «Zheleznogorsk» (Krasnoyarsk Territory), «Zarechny» (Penza Region), «Lesnoy» and «Novouralsk» (both in Sverdlovsk Region), «Ozersk» and «Snezhinsk» (both in Chelyabinsk Region), «Sarov» (Nizhniy Novgorod Region), and «Seversk» (Tomsk Region). Since 2014, ROSATOM jointly with Russian Federal Subjects and municipalities has been creating priority development areas in nuclear industry host cities. Creation of these territories was started under the instruction of the President of Russia. The status of PSEDA opens an opportunity for emergence of new businesses and jobs as well as creates conditions for investments.

JSC Atomenergomash is a Mechanical Engineering Division of ROSATOM and is one of leading power machine engineering holdings in Russia. The division is comprised of about 30 businesses, including research, engineering, manufacturing, construction and installation companies located in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic and Hungary. The Company is a supplier of efficient comprehensive solutions for nuclear, thermal, and hydro power; gas and petrochemical industries; shipbuilding and other branches of industry. Equipment manufactured by the Division has been installed in more than 20 countries; 13% of NPPs worldwide and 40% of thermal power plants in Russia and former USSR countries use the Company’s equipment. AEM is one of few companies in the world which can offer the customer complete supply of equipment for reactor hall and turbine hall of NPP.

JSC Atomenergoremont (a subsidiary of JSC Concern Rosenergoatom) is the leading specialist repair company of the nuclear power sector of Russia. The company is the general contractor for maintenance and repair of equipment of nuclear power plants and other industrial and utility companies. JSC Atomenergoremont carries out more than 70% of repair works on sites of JSC Concern Rosenergoatom.

A ROSATOM company that renders ice-routing services in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) water area. FSUE Atomflot’s core businesses are the support of the Arctic hydrocarbon projects; steering of ships in the NSR water area and to freezing ports of Russia; rendering port vessel services in Sabetta seaport; ice-routing support to scientific expeditions in the Arctic; and general ship and special maintenance and repair. Today, the nuclear ice-breaker fleet includes two nuclear ice-breakers with two-reactor nuclear power installations of 75,000 hp (Yamal and 50 Let Pobedy), two ice-breakers with one reactor of about 50,000 hp (Taimyr and Vaygach), nuclear lighter ship Sevmorput with a 40,000-hp reactor installation, and three maintenance vessels. The Company’s port vessels include four tow boats and an icebreaker. The Company provides for the safe management of nuclear material and radioactive waste.

Belarus NPP is the first nuclear power plant in the republic, which is being built to the Russian design of Generation III+. It will be equipped with two VVER-1200 reactors of 2,400 MW total capacity. The design fully complies with international safety standards and recommendations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA

Beloyarsk NPP is the first large-capacity NPP in the national nuclear power history and the first plant with reactors of different types on the site. It is the world’s only NPP which operates two power units with fast neutron reactors at commercial-scale capacity. Beloyarsk NPP is a branch of JSC Concern Rosenergoatom, which is part of the largest division of ROSATOM –Electric Power Division. It was commissioned in April 1964. Its first power units with thermal neutron reactors AMB-100 and AMB-200 were finally shut down because of exhaustion of assigned service life. The power units with fast neutron reactors BN-600 (since 1980) and BN-800 (since 2015) are in operation. Power units with fast neutron reactors are called for to substantially broaden the fuel inventory of nuclear power and minimize volume of waste at the expense of the closed nuclear fuel cycle.

Bilibino NPP is the northernmost nuclear power plant in the world. It is situated near the city of Bilibino (Chukotka Autonomous District). It operates uranium-graphite channel-type reactors EGP-6 which have installed electric power of 12 MW each. It is a branch of JSC Concern Rosenergoatom, which is part of the Electric Power Division of ROSATOM. The plant generates both electric and thermal power, which is supplied to heat Bilibino. Installed electric power of Bilibino NPP is 36 MW with simultaneous release of heat to consumers of up to 50 Gcal/hour. In January 2019, Rostechnadzor issued for Rosenergoatom a no-generation operation license for Unit 1 of the plant which was shut down for decommissioning.

Fuel Company of ROSATOM TVEL includes nuclear fuel fabrication companies, uranium conversion and enrichment companies, companies for  manufacture of gas centrifuges as well as research and development institutions. It is the only supplier of nuclear fuel for Russian NPPs. Fuel Company of ROSATOM TVEL supplies nuclear fuel to 76 power reactors in 15 world countries as well as research reactors in eight world countries, and transportation reactors of the Russian nuclear-powered fleet. Each sixth power reactor in the world operates with fuel fabricated by Fuel Company of ROSATOM TVEL.

Kola NPP is a unique utility; it is the first nuclear power plant built in inclement weather conditions of the High Arctic and northernmost NPP in Europe. It is a branch of JSC Concern Rosenergoatom, which is part of the Electric Power Division of ROSATOM. Unit 1 of Kola NPP was commissioned on June 29, 1973. At present, four power units with VVER reactors of 440 MW power capacity each secure electricity generation. The plant has reliably supplied electric energy to more than a half of consumers in Murmansk Region and Karelia. In 2019, the plant successfully completed a large-scale modernization at power units of Phase I, which allowed to extend their operation until 2033-2034. Kola NPP has become the only nuclear power plant in Russia where the service life re-extension program was implemented for two power units with VVER-440 reactors. The service life extension of Kola power units guarantees reliable power supply of the region and facilitates creation of new energy-intensive productions in the Kola High Arctic.

Kursk NPP is the largest electricity generation source in the Central Black-Soil Region. It is a branch of JSC Concern Rosenergoatom, which is part of the Electric Power Division of ROSATOM. The plant operates four power units with channel-type reactors RBMK-1000 with total capacity of 4,000 MW. Power units of the plant were connected to the United National Grid in 1976, 1979, 1983 and 1985. In 1994-2009, all operating power units were subjected to in-depth engineering upgrades. At the present time, replacement Units 1 and 2 with new VVER-TOI water-water reactors are being built (Kursk Phase II).

The intergovernmental agreement concerning the cooperation in construction of the first NPP in Bangladesh Rooppur was signed in November 2011. The first brick of the construction was laid in fall 2013. On December 25, 2015, the general contract for the construction of Rooppur NPP in Bangladesh was signed. The document determines obligations and responsibilities of the parties, dates and order of performance of all works and other terms and conditions of NPP construction. The first concrete ceremony was on November 30, 2017. At the present time, Units 1 and 2 are under construction. The General Contractor is the Engineering Division of ROSATOM (JSC EC ASE). The project is situated on the site in 160 km from the city of Dhaka. The project complies with all Russian and international safety requirements. Its main feature is the best configuration of active and passive safety systems.

ROSATOM is one the global technological leaders. It is a multi-industry holding comprising assets in power engineering, machine engineering and construction, among others. Having competencies across the entire nuclear fuel cycle, the corporation boasts the largest foreign project portfolio in the world with 35 power units at different stages of implementation in 12 countries. ROSATOM is the largest producer of electricity in Russia, ensuring over 20% of the country’s energy needs. ROSATOM also ventures into manufacturing equipment and isotopes for nuclear medicine, does research, materials studies, digital products, manufactures various innovative nuclear and non-nuclear products. ROSATOM is engaged into low-carbon generation, including wind energy. The corporation includes about 300 enterprises and organizations employing a total of more than 275,000 people.

FSUE RosRAO is a ROSATOM’s organization specializing in management of radioactive waste (RAW), industrial waste and remediation of territories. The Company renders full set of RAW management services (collection, transportation, reprocessing, conditioning, storage of low and intermediate level waste), solves problems of management of SNF and RAW accumulated in the process of Russian NAVY’s activities and being generated in disposal of nuclear submarines and surface ships with nuclear power installations. It carries out radiation monitoring and remediates contaminated areas. FSUE RosRAO incorporates eight branches and 19 divisions. These are the developed framework for efficient system of RAW management. Besides, the Company is designated the federal operator for management of Danger Class I-II waste. In this capacity, the Company builds an efficient system of management of waste of these classes, which will include the state information system of management of Danger Class I-II waste as well as infrastructure for its reprocessing.

Rostov NPP is situated near the city of Volgodonsk (Rostov Region) on the bank of Tsimlyansk Reservoir. It is part of the Electric Power Division of ROSATOM. NPP operates VVER-1000 reactors of installed capacity of 1,000 MW. Unit 1 was commissioned for commercial operation in 2001, Unit 2 in 2010, Unit 3 in 2015, and Unit 4 in 2018. Being one the largest power enterprises in Rostov Region and South of Russia, Rostov NPP generates one third of all electricity supplied to the United Energy Grid of the South. The nuclear power plant operates reliably and safely and securely supplies power to consumers in Northern Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts, including in hot summer temperatures and cold winters. Last year, a new electricity transmission line of 500 kV «Rostov NPP-Rostovskaya» was commissioned to provide for «nuclear» electricity transmission to regions neighboring Rostov Region.

Rusatom Cargo Ltd is a ROSATOM’s company which is the sectoral logistics operator. It delivers large-size cargoes to NPPs being built abroad. The Company facilities are planned for organization and development of international transit marine cargo shipments via traffic artery – the Northern Sea Route (NSR).

JSC Rusatom Energy International is a ROSATOM’s subsidiary founded in 2011 to promote Russian nuclear technology in the world market. Since May 2015 JSC Rusatom Energy International has specialized in management of overseas projects in construction and operation of nuclear power plants on conditions of becoming stockholders of project companies. In particular, JSC Rusatom Energy International is the majority stockholder in JSC Akkuyu Nuclear which implements the construction and future operation project of Akkuyu NPP in Mersin Province (Turkey). Besides, JSC Rusatom Energy International owns 34% in the capital of Fennovoima, which is the customer for construction of the single-unit Hanhikivi-1 NPP in Finland. RAOS Project Oy, a subsidiary of JSC Rusatom Energy International, acts as the General Supplier for Hanhikivi-1 NPP.

Rusatom Greenway Ltd is a ROSATOM company. It is a sectoral integrator of a new area of activity associated with the management of production and consumption waste. The Company’s business meets existing requirements of the federal law and ecologic and environmental protection standards. In its work Rusatom Greenway Ltd applies accumulated scientific, technological and HR potential of Russian nuclear industry. The Company is notable for a package approach to problems, scientifically grounded approach to making environmentally significant decisions and responsibility for work results.

An integrator and management company formed of enterprises and research institutes of ROSATOM to develop equipment manufacturing, radionuclide products as well as infrastructure for needs of nuclear medicine and medical radiology in Russia and abroad. The Company also oversees manufacture of industrial equipment which allows processing product with the help of ionizing radiation using electron- and gamma-ray installations.

JSC Rusatom Infrastructure Solutions is the integrator of ROSATOM’s sectoral solutions in such business areas as «Smart City», «Clean Water» and «Centralized Resource Supply System». Through concession agreements, the Company modernizes water supply and water discharge systems in the cities of Lesnoy and Glazov. ROSATOM’s digital solutions are applied to increase management efficiency in Murmansk, Nizhniy Novgorod, Tomsk Regions, and Stavropol Territory. Digitalization focuses on the LEAN SMART CITY methodology. As of the end of 2019, 19 cities joined the project. The United Co-generating Company controls non-nuclear generation in five cities of Russia.

Private Institution for the development of an international regional network of nuclear power industry complex «Rusatom – International Network» has been created to control ROSATOM’s regional centers across the world. The Company’s main tasks are support of ROSATOM divisions’ activities in foreign markets, search for new business opportunities, promotion of products and services of Russian nuclear industry enterprises in the global market, assistance in building efficient business alliances, PR support of ROSATOM’s companies, and, on behalf of ROSATOM and its divisions, fulfillment of other functions that relate to international business.

JSC Rusatom Service is part of the Electric Power Division of ROSATOM. The company provides full range of services and supplies required for maintenance and repair for the foreign nuclear power plants that operate VVER-type reactors. The Company has been present nearly in all countries having operating NPP with VVERs outside Russia. JSC Rusatom Service holds leading positions in the markets of China, Iran, Bulgaria and Armenia and acts as a general contractor of works for lifetime extension, implementation of scheduled preventive maintenance and upgrading of the equipment at NPPs with VVER reactors. JSC Rusatom Service has a business portfolio in foreign markets, which amounts to $ 500 million.

Smolensk NPP is one of the leading utilities in Smolensk Region. Annually, the plant releases about 20 billion kWh of electricity (more than 80% of what is produced by regional power generators) to the national power grid. NPP is a branch of JSC Concern Rosenergoatom (a part of the Electric Power Division of ROSATOM). The plant consists of three power units with RBMK-1000 reactors which were commissioned 1982, 1985 and 1990. NPP regularly passes supervisory inspections by different organizations (WANO, IAEA etc.). In 2016, Smolensk NPP joined the ranks of sectoral model enterprises in terms of results of implementation of the ROSATOM Production System. As part of implementation of the service life extension program, nuclear power units were subjected to major overhauls and upgrades. Rostechnadzor granted a license for an additional period of operation of power units until 2027, 2030 and 2035, correspondingly. Since 2017, Smolensk NPP has started production of radioisotope Со-60, which is in demand in many industries.