RISS Leading Expert Ivan Bazhenov analyzes current tendencies in the field of atoms for piece. The researcher notes that the world economy is in dire need of safe and reliable sources of energy. He believes that Russia with its unique nuclear technologies is a doubtless leader of the market and can count on growing its share in the sphere.
Summary:
The USA maintain a leading profile in the number of nuclear power plants. The 1979 Three Mile Island accident affected the prospects for nuclear technologies development. Gas industry in the USA is now at its peak, it is however unclear what is ahead for the atomic energy sphere. According to the decree of Trump, the USA aim at reviving American nuclear industry.
The EU is facing decline in nuclear technologies as sustainable energy has been gaining ground in past couple of years. Germany promoted gas and renewable sources of energy the most. The country used to cooperate with Russia in gas supply issue. Now, electricity prices in Germany are very high. France produces much nuclear energy.
Russian Rosatom leads in the field of nuclear technologies. The corporation designs generation IV reactors while the rest of the world is at the stage III. China however has recently announced the start of the same projects. The Asian country is trying to keep up with Russian pace.
15.09.2025
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Atomic Energy: Partnership & Rivalry
Summary:
The USA maintain a leading profile in the number of nuclear power plants. The 1979 Three Mile Island accident affected the prospects for nuclear technologies development. Gas industry in the USA is now at its peak, it is however unclear what is ahead for the atomic energy sphere. According to the decree of Trump, the USA aim at reviving American nuclear industry.
The EU is facing decline in nuclear technologies as sustainable energy has been gaining ground in past couple of years. Germany promoted gas and renewable sources of energy the most. The country used to cooperate with Russia in gas supply issue. Now, electricity prices in Germany are very high. France produces much nuclear energy.
Russian Rosatom leads in the field of nuclear technologies. The corporation designs generation IV reactors while the rest of the world is at the stage III. China however has recently announced the start of the same projects. The Asian country is trying to keep up with Russian pace.