Ukraine and the American company Holtec International have entered into agreements to create production facilities for the manufacture of components of small modular reactors and spent nuclear fuel storage systems in the country.
Cooperation between nuclear giants
Joint production of components
Ukrainian state nuclear power plant operator Energoatom and American nuclear technology developer Holtec International signed an agreement to launch the production of components for small modular reactors. According to the document, capacities will be created in Ukraine for the production of nuclear systems, structures and components for this type of reactor, as well as systems for storing and transporting spent nuclear fuel.
Expanding cooperation
The agreement also covers other areas of application of nuclear energy in Ukraine and the region. Previously, the companies already had successful experience in cooperation - a Centralized Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility (CSSFS) was built in Ukraine with the participation of Holtec. This made it possible to abandon the export of spent fuel to Russia and save about $200 million annually.
Localization of production
In November 2023, Energoatom and Holtec agreed to create Ukraine plant for the production of containers for storing spent fuel at the Central Storage Facility. Previously they were made in the USA. Thus, an important segment of the nuclear industry will be localized on the territory of Ukraine.
Glossary
- Energoatom is the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine, the operator of all operating nuclear power plants in the country.
- Holtec International is an American company, developer of nuclear technologies and equipment.
- Small modular reactors are a promising type of low-power nuclear reactors manufactured in a modular manner.
- TsSFSF - Centralized storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in Ukraine.
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NAEC Energoatom signed an agreement with Holtec International on the production in Ukraine of components for small modular reactors, storage and transportation systems for spent nuclear fuel.
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Олег
This is incredible! Finally, Ukraine will be able to produce its own nuclear components and store spent fuel. You no longer have to depend on other countries. 💪
София
I agree, this is a very promising cooperation. Small modular reactors are the future of nuclear energy, and it’s great that Ukraine is keeping up with the progress. 🚀
Давид
This will definitely help reduce Ukraine’s energy dependence and make it more independent in this matter. It will be interesting to know which specific components will be produced in Ukraine. 🤔
Анна
I am glad that Ukraine is taking steps towards more environmentally friendly and safe nuclear energy. Small modular reactors are considered safer and more efficient. 🌱
Ян
This is truly a significant event for Ukraine. The emergence of domestic production of nuclear components indicates the development of domestic industry and science. 🔬
Грыжный Семён
Phew, those fashionable things of yours again! Nuclear reactors are a dangerous thing, better go back to good old coal and wood. 😠
Виктория
Semyon, how can you be such a conservative? 🙄 Technologies do not stand still, and Ukraine is taking the right step to keep up with the times.
Франческо
This is great news! Italy is also interested in the development of small modular reactors. It would be great to establish international cooperation in this area. 🇮🇹🤝🇺🇦
Марта
Saving $200 million per year from spent fuel storage alone is a huge amount of money! Clearly beneficial cooperation for Ukraine. 💰
Якуб
I remember how we used to have to send spent fuel to Russia. Now Ukraine has its own reliable storage facility - this is a big step towards energy independence! 🇺🇦
Эмили
It’s good that now storage containers will be produced in Ukraine, and not imported from the USA. This will create new jobs and support local industry. 🏭
Маркус
I think this is just the beginning of great cooperation between Ukraine and Holtec International. Perhaps in the future they will be able to jointly develop and produce new types of reactors. 🔍
Наталья
I agree, the prospects for cooperation look promising. The main thing is to continue moving in this direction and develop our own technologies. 🇺🇦🚀
Джованни
This is very inspiring news! Italy is also interested in the development of small modular reactors, so perhaps in the future we will be able to establish trilateral cooperation. 🇮🇹🤝🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸
Юлия
I am proud that Ukraine keeps pace with progress and develops advanced nuclear technologies. This is an important step towards energy security and independence of the country. 🇺🇦💪