On June 30, 2022, the Hungarian Atomic Energy Agency (UN) issued a permit to start work on the production of two melt localization devices for the new power units of the Paks-2 NPP.
The melt localization device (core catcher) is one of the most important elements of the passive safety system of Generation 3+ power units of Russian design.
First concrete ceremony has taken place at Xudapu NPP Unit 4 constructed under the Russian VVER-1200 design. The construction has reached its active phase. Xudapu NPP Unit 3 is also in the active stage of construction.
FR22 concluded its work
The International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles: Sustainable Clean Energy for the Future (FR22) concluded its work at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna.
AtomInfo.Ru
Russia has adopted a strategy providing for the formation of two-component nuclear power with fast and thermal reactors. And this means that the VVER technology will remain in our country.
