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Publish date: April 26, 2005
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The Russias state-owned nuclear generation company Rosenergoatom launched two million kW of new capacities from 2001 to 2004, said the Rosenergoatom concerns general director Oleg Sarayev at the Russian Energy Forum on March 21, RIA-Novosti reported. He said the nuclear industry needs investment programs as the current investment sources do not provide regeneration and development of the nuclear power plants. He said 1.26 billion roubles (about $45m) are needed for nuclear energy development.
If by 2020 the Russian nuclear power plants reach 270 million kW electricity production then investment deficit can be 350 million roubles (about $12.6m). Sarayev believes the nuclear power industry should develop in the following directions: construction of new reactor units, development of the design base and infrastructure, prolongation of the existing units for 10-20 years more.
An accident aboard numerous Volgoneft oil tankers in the Kerch in mid December clearly show what can happen to aged ships when they are operated in bad weather—and when economic and military objectives are prioritized over the lives of crews and environmental safety.
In this news digest, we monitor events that impact the environment in the Russian Arctic. Our focus lies in identifying the factors that contribute to pollution and climate change.
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
A visit last week by Vladimir Putin and a Kremlin entourage to Astana, Kazakhstan sought in part to put Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation, on good footing with local officials.