-Edited By Tom Lamar –
Fortum Corporation and the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of nuclear power. The development of nuclear power markets offers a good opportunity to extend the long-standing cooperation between the two companies in applying their nuclear competences in future nuclear power projects.
“Cooperation with Rosatom fits very well with Fortum's strategy in which nuclear power is one of the key elements. Projects where Rosatom is strongly involved can also bring new business opportunities to Fortum”, says Matti Ruotsala, Executive Vice President of Fortum Corporation.
Fortum has extensive experience and an excellent track record in building, operating, maintaining and upgrading nuclear power plants. Fortum also has a long history of joint-ownerships and industrial development of nuclear power in Finland and Sweden, and is internationally recognized for its expertise in nuclear safety and waste management.
The State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM incorporates more than 250 enterprises and scientific institutions. The State corporation comprises enterprises covering the whole cycle of nuclear power generation – starting from uranium production up to the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Rosatom holds leading positions in the world market of nuclear technologies being the 1st in the world in simultaneous nuclear build abroad; 2nd in uranium reserves and 5th in uranium mining; 4th in nuclear electricity generation, while providing 40% of the world uranium enrichment services and 17% of the world nuclear fuel market.