Rosatom's Atomenergomash subsidiary installs second tier of inner containment building for Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7

Rosatom's Atomenergomash subsidiary successfully installed the second tier of the inner containment building for Unit 7 of the Leningradskaya AES-2 project on March 9, 2026. This milestone advances the construction of the VVER-1200 reactor, part of a project valued at over 200 billion rubles ($2.2 billion) aimed at replacing aging units and supporting Russia's goal of 30 GW nuclear capacity by 2035. Unit 7, with a capacity of 1,200 MWe, is anticipated to achieve fuel loading in late 2028 and grid connection by 2029, enhancing regional energy security and providing baseload power to the Leningrad region.

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Developer

Rosatom

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Rosatom is a Russian state corporation specializing in nuclear energy, nuclear fuel production, and related industries. It is involved in the construction and operation of nuclear power plants globally and is expanding into new areas such as renewable energy and digital technologies.

EPC Contractor

ATOME PLC

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London-based green hydrogen and ammonia production company, listed on AIM, developing large-scale facilities in Paraguay and Iceland. It is targeting over 200 MW of production capacity for industrial and mobility sectors.