Rosenergoatom

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Rosenergoatom was originally established by presidential decree on 7 September 1992 to manage the national nuclear power industry. ¹ In 2001, Rosenergoatom subsumed all of Russia’s civilian nuclear power reactors and became a utility, and in 2008 the nuclear power plant operator became an open joint stock company and subsidiary of Atomenergoprom. Today it continues to manage Russia’s nuclear power reactors, including 16 light water reactors (VVER), 15 high power channel reactors (RBMK), and one fast neutron reactor. ²

Rosenergoatom has responsibilities relating to all major aspects of nuclear power plant development and operation. The company attracts investment; constructs, operates, and decommissions plants; coordinates the financial activity involved in operating plants; cooperates in international nuclear safety initiatives; and sells electricity. Rosenergoatom has 10 reactors under construction as of 2013. ³

Rosenergoatom has a history of cooperation with international organizations such as the IAEA, the World Association of Nuclear Operators, and the World Nuclear Association. Key international partnerships include the U.S. AREVA NP, France’s EDF, and the Ukrainian NAEC “Energoatom.” Rosenergoatom participates in international nuclear safety and security programs, as well as scientific and technical cooperation initiatives. ⁴