We will continue to localize fuel production technology here in line with the increasing demand for nuclear reactors" - TASS quoted Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev sharing with reporters in Beijing, China.
He pointed out that Rosatom is providing equipment and software code for China's CFR-600 sodium rapid cooling reactor and is preparing for joint operation.
When developing nuclear energy, every country, and above all Russia and China, the leading countries in this race, thinks a century in advance. "One century" here is not a metaphor - it means it is necessary to ensure a nuclear power plant has enough fuel to operate for more than 100 years, including natural uranium and the most advanced technological solutions to provide efficient and safe fuel. And it is in China that we are introducing advanced technologies related to safe fuel, including 18-month-cycle fuel" - Mr. Likhachev said.
