Ukraine Approves Construction of Nuclear Fuel Assembly Production Plant in Mykolaiv Oblast

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved plans to construct a nuclear fuel assembly production facility in the Mykolaiv Oblast of the country.

The plant will be built through a collaboration between Ukraine's state nuclear energy company, Energoatom, and the American company Westinghouse. It aims to produce fuel assemblies for Ukraine's VVER-1000 reactors, marking a significant step forward in the country's efforts to advance energy independence and diversify its nuclear fuel supply.

The decision is based on a proposal from the Ministry of Energy regarding the Mykolaiv Oblast site and authorizes Energoatom to carry out the relevant design and construction work. Previously, Westinghouse had assessed and certified relevant production lines in the country, and the project has completed environmental impact assessments and feasibility studies. Energoatom stated that this move will help enhance the safety of fuel assemblies at its nuclear power plants and lay the groundwork for establishing a complete nuclear fuel cycle within the country.

Since 2022, Ukraine has completely ceased the use of Russian nuclear fuel and has actively promoted the diversification of its fuel supply. Achieving fuel localization using Westinghouse technology is seen as a crucial milestone in Ukraine's nuclear energy development, which will strengthen the autonomy and security of its energy system.

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