Ukraine and the IAEA have signed a memorandum on expanding cooperation in the nuclear energy sector
Ukraine and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides for enhanced technical support and expanded cooperation in the field of nuclear energy.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi made this announcement during the Ukraine Energy Coordination Group (UECG) International Conference, known as “Energy Ramstein.”
“This morning, I had the honor of signing a new memorandum of understanding with Minister Shmyhal, through which we will expand and strengthen our technical support,” Grossi said.
According to him, since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the IAEA has maintained a constant presence of its experts at all Ukrainian nuclear power plants, including the Chernobyl NPP.
Grossi also reported that the agency has launched unprecedented technical support and consultations regarding Ukraine’s power grid, particularly the substations that support the operation of nuclear power plants.
“It is also important to note that, given recent developments in the hostilities, we have launched an unprecedented effort to provide technical support and advice regarding the power grid, particularly the substations that serve the entire country, but especially the nuclear power plants,” he noted.
The IAEA Director General also commented on the situation at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, specifically the damage to the New Safe Confinement. According to him, resources are currently being mobilized to restore the facility.
“Unfortunately, the repair work will be more extensive and significant than initially anticipated,” Grossi said.
The IAEA plans to continue supporting Ukraine in the development of nuclear energy, particularly in the implementation of small modular reactors, as well as in technical and regulatory consultations and research projects.
Grossi emphasized that, in the context of the war, nuclear energy remains a key source of energy for Ukraine.
