澳门六合彩开奖结果2023

We are pleased to report that Ukraine鈥檚 National Nuclear Energy 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 鈥淓nergoatom鈥澨齢as successfully begun听transporting used nuclear fuel from the nation鈥檚 operating reactors to its newly built and commissioned听澳门六合彩开奖结果2023-engineered Central Spent Fuel Storage Facility听(CSFSF) (called听鈥淐onsolidated Interim Storage (CIS) Facility鈥� in the U.S.).听The courage, determination and resilience shown by Energoatom鈥檚 and Ukraine鈥檚 national leadership, who continued the construction and final commissioning of the massive storage facility in the face of the murderous putin^[1]regime鈥檚 relentless attacks with missiles and drones on Ukraine鈥檚 territory, will live on in history books. Thanks to their resolve, russia is now unable to force Ukraine鈥檚 reactors to shutdown for lack of used fuel storage capacity. Not only does the CSFSF save approximately $200 Million each year to Ukraine鈥檚 treasury (which was being remitted to russia for holding Ukraine鈥檚 fuel), but it also removes Ukraine鈥檚 strategic dependence on the russians that dates back to the country鈥檚 independence. Today, Ukraine is entirely self-sufficient in the strategically crucial area of storage and management of the used nuclear fuel discharged by its reactors eliminating a critical constraint in the continued generation of electricity by the nation鈥檚 nine reactors.听[Six reactors at听Zaporizhzhia听continue to be under siege by russia].

The joint cooperative efforts of Energoatom and 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 have deployed state-of-the-art听storage and transport systems for its russian-origin (VVER) nuclear fuel which are characterized by an extreme resistance to malevolent human action and proven defense-in-depth features against accidents and mishaps. Some of the major equipment types being used by Ukraine include the HI-STORM 190 vertical ventilated storage system, the HI-STAR 190 Universal Transport Cask, the HI-TRAC 190 Transfer Cask, and an array of ancillary equipment to load, dehydrate, and weld the double wall Multiple Purpose Canisters at each operating听plant site. The dried and welded Double Wall Canisters have been safely transported in the HI-STAR 190 transport cask to the Central Storage Facility and placed in the HI-STORM 190 vertical ventilated systems for environmentally safe-storage. The high-capacity Double Wall Multi-Purpose Canisters and industry鈥檚 most heavily shielded transport cask HI-STAR 190 have become Ukraine鈥檚 workhorse to transport the country鈥檚 used fuel from its nine reactors to the nation鈥檚 consolidated interim storage facility. Although the Design Life of CSFSF is 100 years, their Service Life is expected to be many times longer.听

While the manufacturing of most major capital equipment for the CSFSF occurred in 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023鈥檚 United States plants, the 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023鈥檚 European contractors from Estonia, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands also supplied important components and systems to the project.听

Speaking at the CSFSF, the Honorable Petro Kotin, President, Energoatom, hailed the new storage facility, stating,听鈥淪afe, secure, and reliable operations of the Central Spent Fuel Storage Facility are critically important for Ukraine鈥檚 nuclear energy industry to ensure continued supply of electricity to our citizens during the ongoing unjust war waged by russia against our peaceful country. The successful operation of this vital Facility is not only saving Ukraine annually $200 Million which听Energoatom would have had to spend on paying for the transportation and storage of spent fuel to russia, but it has achieved one of the most important objectives in advancing our nation鈥檚 energy independence. Currently, the CSFSF operates successfully and fulfills its function at 100 percent capacity. Meanwhile, the cost savings for the export and storage of spent fuel from domestic nuclear power plants this year alone have already fully covered the costs for the Facility鈥檚 construction.鈥澨�

President Kotin also conveyed Energy Minister, the Honorable German Galushchenko鈥檚, sentiments to the audience during his visit to the CSFSF which he expressed in his meeting with 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023鈥檚 Dr. Kris Singh in Washington, DC. Said Minister Galushchenko,听鈥淲e have put an end to the russian monopoly on the used nuclear fuel market. We have a unique Centralized Spent Fuel Storage Facility, and we plan to build a manufacturing plant for the production of containers for storage of used nuclear fuel in our country. With such professional partners as 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023, the revival of Ukrainian nuclear industry is not just a goal but a reality for us. We are grateful to our 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 partners for their belief in the importance of nuclear energy for the sustainable future and success of Ukraine.“

鈥淎pproximately two decades ago, Ukraine began its long quest to establish a supremely safe consolidated interim storage facility to take full control of its used nuclear fuel. That journey has finally come to fruition as the country鈥檚 National Nuclear Operator, Energoatom, has successfully moved the used fuel from its operating reactors to the听Central Spent Fuel Storage Facility.听Ukraine鈥檚 ability to control and safely manage its used fuel on its own territory is both a matter of financial prudence and a huge strategic success for the country especially in light of the ongoing vicious and unjust russian aggression.听听The successful transport and storage of spent nuclear fuel by Energoatom from its operating nuclear reactors to the听Central Spent Fuel Storage Facility听is a fitting symbol of Ukraine鈥檚 resolve to achieve complete operational independence in regard to management of its spent fuel discharged by the country鈥檚 fleet of reactors and provide a safe and economic solution for long-term management of used nuclear fuel at its domestic centralized storage facility. This facility now has made Ukraine an international leader in consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel. 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 also has the distinct honor and privilege to work with Energoatom for deployment of our SMR-300 Advanced Nuclear Reactors in Ukraine in this decade,鈥澨�stated 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023鈥檚 President and CEO Dr. Kris Singh.

Energoatom and 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 have also agreed in principle听to听establish听a听state of-the-art听manufacturing facility听for localizing the production of equipment for the 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 SMRs,听spent nuclear fuel storage and transport systems,听and other nuclear energy related needs of Ukraine. To advance this objective, it is envisioned to establish a Joint Venture between Energoatom and 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 for听a Ukrainian manufacturing facility and technology center that will serve as the vehicle to infuse the latest manufacturing technology in Ukraine. More specifically, this facility would host an engineering/design center, space for material storage, component manufacturing, assembly, and testing, as well as training facilities, including an SMR simulator. The facility is expected to create thousands of skilled jobs for Ukrainian workers who will build all required SMR-300 nuclear units of 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023鈥檚 design to meet Ukraine鈥檚 growing clean energy needs in addition to the fuel storage and transport equipment to serve the nation鈥檚 existing nuclear plants.鈥�

Mr. Kotin, a strong enthusiast of the manufacturing plant, in his own words,鈥� The introduction of advanced technologies and the construction of 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Ukraine will be of great importance for the post-war economic recovery of our country. Ukraine always strives extremely hard to demonstrate its innovative leadership in clean energy through advanced technologies, by implementing concrete actions towards energy independence and diversification to ensure reliable supply of energy for its citizens. We must use advanced and unconditionally safe nuclear technologies as our nuclear energy sector generates more than 55% of the country鈥檚 electricity. This joint collaboration with 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023 provides a great opportunity for Ukraine to become a leader in the field of Global Nuclear Energy.鈥�

鈥淲e think that Ukraine has demonstrated its capability to build and commission a substantial nuclear facility in spite of the continuous barrage of russian missiles raining on the country. Therefore, the reconstruction of Ukraine can begin without waiting for the end of hostilities. Providing Ukraine with Russia鈥檚 frozen reserve so that the country can begin rebuilding should be seriously considered by our policy makers. The successful operation of the CSFSF has also demonstrated Ukraine鈥檚 strong business nexus with several nations of the European Union (EU). We think the new nuclear manufacturing plant and its supply chain will help to further integrate Ukraine鈥檚 economy with the EU, United Kingdom, and the United States strengthening the country鈥檚 economic ties with the EU and justifying fast tracking Ukraine to become a valued member of the Union. In our experience, Ukraine鈥檚 nuclear sector already meets the metrics of business transparency and corporate ethics required under EU鈥檚 rules for accession,鈥� says 澳门六合彩开奖结果2023鈥檚 President and CEO, Dr. Kris Singh.

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^[1]听This publication uses Ukraine鈥檚 preferred spelling of putin and russia.

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