Russian involvement expands in nuclear 'artificial sun' megaproject
According to Rosatom, Russia will maintain its involvement in the ITER reactor project and provide it with advanced high-tech equipment. Read Full Article at RT.com.
TroibNews 
More than 30 countries are collaborating on an experimental reactor project.
Russian energy titan Rosatom is reinforcing its involvement in a global nuclear fusion megaproject being developed in southern France, as stated by the company’s CEO, Aleksey Likhachev.
Known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), this initiative is often referred to as the world’s largest ‘artificial sun.’ It involves participation from companies across China, the EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, and the US, aiming to produce a safe and nearly limitless source of electricity.
On Tuesday, Likhachev met with the project’s Director General, Pietro Barabaschi, who was visiting Russia for work-related discussions. They focused on Russia’s obligations concerning the manufacture and supply of equipment.
“We are grateful to the ITER leadership, which is demonstrating not just a fair and honest position, but is also keenly engaging and expanding Russia’s participation in this project,” Likhachev remarked to journalists after their meeting at Rosatom headquarters in Moscow.
Barabaschi characterized the talks as “very productive,” noting that “after some difficulties, we are getting now again on track; we have a new plan ahead.”
“Russia’s contribution, like that of all other ITER members, is very important, demonstrating a common commitment to the development of fusion energy that will exist for the benefit of the entire world. This contribution covers all areas - from critical components to key technological innovations,” emphasized ITER’s director-general.
Initiated in 1985 after a summit between then-US president Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, ITER aims to become the most powerful fusion device globally, capable of facilitating large-scale nuclear reactions.
The multibillion-euro endeavor has encountered several technical hurdles and cost-related issues over the years, compounded by sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia plays a crucial role as a supplier of 25 advanced high-tech systems for the future facility. According to Rosatom, the delivery of this specialized equipment is proceeding on schedule and fully aligns with the reactor’s construction timeline.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
Russian energy titan Rosatom is reinforcing its involvement in a global nuclear fusion megaproject being developed in southern France, as stated by the company’s CEO, Aleksey Likhachev.
Known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), this initiative is often referred to as the world’s largest ‘artificial sun.’ It involves participation from companies across China, the EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, and the US, aiming to produce a safe and nearly limitless source of electricity.
On Tuesday, Likhachev met with the project’s Director General, Pietro Barabaschi, who was visiting Russia for work-related discussions. They focused on Russia’s obligations concerning the manufacture and supply of equipment.
“We are grateful to the ITER leadership, which is demonstrating not just a fair and honest position, but is also keenly engaging and expanding Russia’s participation in this project,” Likhachev remarked to journalists after their meeting at Rosatom headquarters in Moscow.
Barabaschi characterized the talks as “very productive,” noting that “after some difficulties, we are getting now again on track; we have a new plan ahead.”
“Russia’s contribution, like that of all other ITER members, is very important, demonstrating a common commitment to the development of fusion energy that will exist for the benefit of the entire world. This contribution covers all areas - from critical components to key technological innovations,” emphasized ITER’s director-general.
Initiated in 1985 after a summit between then-US president Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, ITER aims to become the most powerful fusion device globally, capable of facilitating large-scale nuclear reactions.
The multibillion-euro endeavor has encountered several technical hurdles and cost-related issues over the years, compounded by sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia plays a crucial role as a supplier of 25 advanced high-tech systems for the future facility. According to Rosatom, the delivery of this specialized equipment is proceeding on schedule and fully aligns with the reactor’s construction timeline.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
