Signed during the Rosatom organized-Nuclear Industry Suppliers Forum, ATOMEX Africa, the agreement marks the companies’ commitment to develop strategic cooperation in engineering, design, procurement and construction of complex capital projects and facilities.

The companies also seek to expand their mutual presence in the nuclear market and South African industry, in establishing partnerships and providing necessary support, and involvement of local companies working for nuclear and power industries.

Specifically, the MoU focuses on joint engineering and construction projects and business opportunities, including nuclear and thermal power facilities, facilities and solutions for nuclear waste and spent fuel treatment and storage, solutions for decommission and remediation of nuclear and other hazardous facilities, as well as other relevant engineering facilities and solutions.

Besides joint business activities in the South African market, the companies also aim at joint business initiatives on other geographical markets, global supply chain development for Rosatom, NIAEP-ASE and NUKEM Technologies Group projects, as well as other clients worldwide.

ATOMEX Africa is held to develop cooperation with South African materials, equipment and services suppliers for Rosatom global supply chain for nuclear power plants construction, including projects in South Africa.