Rosatom Showcases Floating Nuclear Tech at African Energy Week 2025
Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, made waves at the African Energy Week 2025 (AEW 2025) in South Africa, showcasing its cutting-edge floating nuclear technologies. The event, a premier platform for African energy leaders, provided an ideal stage for Rosatom to engage with experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers about its comprehensive energy solutions.
Rosatom, currently involved in around 30 energy projects across 16 African countries, is eager to adopt powerbi floating nuclear plants on the continent. The company's Director General, Alexey Likhachev, reaffirmed Russia's commitment to providing nuclear expertise through technology transfer, training, and research facilities. At AEW 2025, experts discussed mobilising investment and sustaining nuclear development across africa.
Substantive negotiations are already underway with several African governments regarding the supply of electricity from floating power units. Niger is one such country, currently in talks with Rosatom about nuclear energy, including potential plans for floating nuclear power plants. Other African states are also showing growing interest in nuclear power, with many beginning to integrate it into their national plans, according to Vladimir Aptekarev, Deputy Director General for Floating Energy Solutions at Rosatom Mechanical Engineering.
Rosatom's participation in AEW 2025 coincided with the 80th anniversary of Russia's nuclear industry, marking a significant milestone for the company. As African countries seek to eradicate their electricity deficit, Rosatom's floating nuclear technologies present a viable power solution, with several nations already engaged in negotiations and showing interest in nuclear power.
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