Moscow, Russia – Rosatom has reached a significant milestone in its floating nuclear programme with the successful manufacture of the first RITM-200C reactor unit at its ZiO-Podolsk facility near Moscow.
This 58 MWe reactor marks the lead unit for a new series of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs), designed to deliver reliable, low-carbon energy to remote Arctic and Far East regions where grid connections are impractical.
The RITM-200C will be one of two reactors installed on the first barge-mounted power unit in the fleet. These units are primarily intended to power large industrial projects, notably the Baimsky mining cluster in Chukotka. The technology is a marine-adapted version of the proven RITM-200 reactors currently powering Russia’s latest nuclear icebreakers.
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Key features of the RITM-200 series include its compact integral design, enhanced safety systems, a 40-year service life, and refuelling intervals of up to five years. The floating variant builds on this successful platform to offer flexible, mobile power generation.
Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev highlighted the importance of the achievement, noting that it expands Russia’s capabilities in floating nuclear technology. The completed reactor vessel is expected to be transported soon to the Baltic Shipyard for integration into the floating platform.
This development comes as Rosatom continues serial production of RITM-200 reactors. The company currently has multiple units at various stages for both icebreakers and floating power applications, reinforcing its leadership in small modular reactor (SMR) and marine nuclear technology.
Experts view floating nuclear plants as a practical solution for energy security in isolated areas while supporting industrial growth and decarbonisation efforts.
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