ROSATOM presented innovative technological solutions for the region at African Energy Week 2024

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Rosatom, PUBLISHED 11.11.2024

ROSATOM delegation took part in the African Energy Week 2024 (AEW 2024), the largest energy conference on the African continent that ended on 8 November in Cape Town (South Africa). Rosatom participated in the event for the second time, becoming this year's gold sponsor.

The forum brought together more than 5,000 participants including the continent's largest energy companies, international investors, and heads of state agencies from various countries.

ROSATOM's speakers participated in following AEW 2024 main business programme events: "Nuclear Arrival: Baseload and Flexible Energy Supply for Industrial Development and Clean Energy Transition", "Russia-Africa Energy Partnerships" and "The Fundamental Role of Logistics in Strengthening Supply Chains" sessions. In addition, the company also organised its own panel discussion "From Vision to Action: Navigating a Just Energy Transition for Africa through Green Innovation".

While participating in the business programme, Rosatom also presented a stand showcasing the latest developments in nuclear technology. Rosatom's Electric Power Division conducted a series of 360° virtual tours of the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant (NPP) and a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) at the stand on 5-7 November. The tours were accompanied by detailed commentary, including information on the main project's features and equipment.

The corporation also presented an interactive augmented reality application "Nuclear Power Plant with VVER-1200 Technology" and a touch screen game on uranium mining with in-situ recovery (ISR) method that allowed to learn about the process personally.

Topics: Rosatom, Africa

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