Energoatom and Holtec International discussed priority areas for cooperation in the context of russia's military aggression

During the meeting the parties discussed the state of implementation of joint projects in Ukraine, noted the successful completion of construction and commissioning of the Centralized Spent Fuel Storage Facility (CSFSF) in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, outlined priority areas of cooperation during the ongoing russian military aggression, in particular for storage of spent nuclear fuel from Ukrainian NPPs.

The head of Energoatom Petro Kotin expressed gratitude to Holtec International for the solidarity and commitment with Ukrainian people, transferred funds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the provided humanitarian aid. Mr. Kotin specifically thanked Holtec and Holtec CEO Dr. Kris Singh for the steadfast support to Energoatom and the people of Ukraine during these challenging times. He also handed over to Riaz Awan a copy of the permit issued by the Ukrainian regulatory authority for the commissioning of the Central Spent Fuel Storage Facility.

Vice President of Holtec International Riaz Awan assured of willingness to continue to provide maximum assistance and support to NNEGC Energoatom to ensure safe handling of the used nuclear fuel from its nuclear power plants and Ukraine's victory in the war waged by russia.

The parties reaffirmed their intention to strengthen the cooperation between the companies in order to implement joint projects aimed at enhancing Ukraine's energy security.

For reference:

The American company Holtec International was the contractor for the construction of the Central Spent Fuel Storage Facility.

Energoatom signed the contract with Holtec International for the construction of the CSFNF in 2005.

At the beginning of 2015, the companies signed an additional agreement to this Contract, under which Energoatom was responsible for the design and construction of the storage facility, and Holtec International to supply special equipment for dry storage of spent nuclear fuel, its transportation and related technologies.

The construction of the CSFNF was completed within the deadlines set by the documents, and on April 25, 2022, the SNRIU issued a separate permit for its commissioning. The first deliveries of spent nuclear fuel from three Ukrainian nuclear power plants – South Ukraine, Khmelnytsky and Rivne – may take place this year.

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