Russia to Start Building Small Nuclear Plant in Myanmar
Russia will begin construction of a nuclear power plant in Myanmar in 2027.
Consensus
- Russia plans to begin construction of a small nuclear power plant in Myanmar in 2026.
- The project involves a small modular nuclear power plant with two RITM-200 reactors.
- The construction will be carried out using modular units with a capacity of 110 to 330 MW.
- The project was discussed during a visit by Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing to Russia.
- Russian officials stated that the project will promote cooperation between the two countries in scientific and technical fields.
- The project is expected to begin with preliminary surveys and site preparation.
Points of divergence
- The project will begin in 2027, with the goal of signing a contract for preliminary surveys by the end of the year and starting site work the following year. — vedomosti
- The project is already being implemented, with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stating that Russia is 'starting to implement' the agreements. — vesti
- Prime Minister Mishustin said the project will give a 'powerful impulse' to cooperation between Russia and Myanmar. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russia will begin construction of a nuclear power plant in Myanmar in 2027 — Ведомости
- Mishustin: Russia will begin building a small nuclear power plant in Myanmar — Вести
- Russia begins implementation of a small power nuclear power plant construction project in Myanmar. This will give a powerful impetus to the development of cooperation, — ТАСС (Telegram)
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