Russia plans to construct four additional floating nuclear power plants, following the example of the 'Akademik Lomonosov,' which has been operating and supplying energy and heat to the settlement of Pevek in Chukotka for several years.
Rosatom believes that this technology will provide energy to remote areas, eliminating the need to build large-scale land infrastructure.
Announcement of Plans
Azamat Khochuev, Director of the Department for the Development of the Northern Sea Route and the Arctic of the state corporation, presented these plans at the 'Arctic — Regions' forum. He noted that the practical experience of using the 'Akademik Lomonosov' demonstrated the high efficiency of floating nuclear power stations.
The floating nuclear power plant is an energy unit equipped with two KLT-40S reactors, with a total electrical capacity of 70 MW. The 'Akademik Lomonosov' is moored in Pevek and is responsible for the city's energy supply.
Unlike traditional land-based NPPs, such a facility does not require the construction of a full stationary nuclear power plant on land.
New Projects and Prospects
It is planned to build four more such floating power units to supply electricity to the Baim Mining and Processing Plant. The total installed capacity of these new units will reach 424 MW. According to calculations, the first power unit will be commissioned in 2028, and the fourth in 2031.
Khochuev emphasized that the floating format allows for flexible determination of station locations, which helps reduce costs and form competitive tariffs. This is especially important for the Arctic, where complex logistical conditions and limited energy systems exist in remote territories.
Furthermore, Rosatom intends to actively promote this technology in international markets. Previously, the state corporation announced its intention to begin supplying floating nuclear power plants to foreign buyers starting in 2030.