Rosatom was interviewed by the World Energy Network regarding the decommissioning of nuclear equipment and the treatment of radioactive waste.
As reported , on April 26, 2023, the Russian state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, participated in the China International Exhibition on Nuclear Power Industry (CIENPI). During the event, the retired project director of TVEL JSC, Eduard Nikitin, was interviewed by the World Energy Network. When asked about the decommissioning of nuclear equipment and the treatment of radioactive waste, Rosatom representatives reaffirmed the company's standing as a global nuclear technology and service provider, offering advanced solutions worldwide. The company is aware of the limited lifespan of nuclear equipment and has thus assumed a leading position in the decommissioning of nuclear facilities and the treatment of radioactive waste. Rosatom ensures that the entire process protects the environment, human health, and can still effectively support the economic and energy security plans of the host country.
During the Q&A process, Rosatom representatives emphasized their decades of experience in handling radioactive waste, including a range of scientific and technological methods and facilities. Additionally, they pointed out that decommissioned nuclear power plants will begin to be dismantled and the associated radioactive waste processed for more than ten years, ensuring that social and environmental expectations are met.
Finally, Rosatom representatives stated that the company will continue to carry out innovative research and technological applications while striving to minimize the dangers and disasters associated with treating radioactive waste and protecting the environment and human health. Rosatom, as a leading global nuclear technology and service provider, will continue to provide the world with advanced nuclear technologies and the most effective solutions for nuclear decommissioning and processing.
