JSC “NAEK ”Energoatom” is implementing agreements with Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB regarding the localization of production of components used in fuel assemblies.
“Atomenergomash (AEM) has received the necessary materials to manufacture the first batch of fuel assembly tails for the VVER-1000. The production time for the batch is four months,” Energoatom reported on Wednesday.
The components manufactured at Ukrainian facilities will be used in the production of fuel for Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
“The launch of our own production of fuel assembly components is an important step in achieving Ukraine’s strategic goal of strengthening energy security and establishing energy independence. In addition, the qualification process is underway for another fuel assembly component—fuel cassette heads“, noted Pavlo Kovtonyuk, head of ”Energoatom.”
The company noted that Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB has recognized Energoatom’s subsidiary, VP “Atomenergomash,” as a qualified and approved supplier of nuclear fuel components (fuel assemblies) for VVER reactors. Atomenergomash’s quality system complies with Westinghouse standards.
NAEK ‘Energoatom’ has completed the construction of a key safety facility at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, and it is currently undergoing the certification process, the company announced on Monday.
“We are taking proactive measures to create a reliable shield for our critical infrastructure. Each such facility provides an additional layer of security for Ukraine’s entire power grid,” said Energoatom CEO Pavlo Kovtoniuk.
The construction was carried out as part of a comprehensive program to strengthen the security of Ukrainian power units under martial law. The goal is to protect critical nuclear power infrastructure from potential external threats.
A production meeting was also held at the Rivne NPP site, attended by the plant’s management, relevant departments, and contractors. Participants discussed the progress of construction on other protective structures and the implementation of new engineering solutions to enhance the resilience of the infrastructure.
On April 8, JSC “NAEK ”Energoatom” (Kyiv) announced a tender for compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance for owners of land vehicles.
According to the Prozorro electronic public procurement system, the total estimated cost is 250,998 thousand UAH.
The deadline for submitting tender documents is April 16.
According to Fixygen, JSC “NAEK ”Energoatom” announced a tender on March 20 for liability insurance for the chairman and members of the supervisory board. As reported in the Prozorro e-procurement system, the expected cost of the services is 20 million UAH.
Applications to participate in the tender are being accepted until 4:00 PM on April 7
The winner of a similar tender a year earlier was IC “Coloneid Ukraine”
All three nuclear power plants of NAEK Energoatom located in Ukraine-controlled territory met their targets in 2025 and generated 54.1 billion kWh of electricity, which is 100.8% of the target, the company reported on Wednesday.
“The target was exceeded by 418 million kWh. An increase in electricity production compared to 2024 and a reduction in the duration of the maintenance campaign were recorded. Repair work must continue to be optimized by introducing new technologies,” said Pavlo Kovtonyuk, acting chairman of the board of Energoatom.
In 2025, Energoatom also paid UAH 168.5 billion for special obligations to ensure the availability of electricity for residential consumers (PSO) and transferred over UAH 44.5 billion to the state budget.
As the company added, it supports its employees, particularly specialists from the Zaporizhzhia NPP who were forced to leave their hometown and the plant due to the Russian occupation. Currently, over 2,600 ZNPP nuclear power plant workers are employed at other branches and within the NAEK Directorate.
Currently, Energoatom operates nine power units at the South Ukraine, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi NPPs with a total capacity of 7,880 MW, located in territory controlled by Ukraine.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP, with six VVER-1000 power units with a total capacity of 6,000 MW, has not been generating electricity since September 11 of that year following its occupation on March 3–4, 2022.
During four years of full-scale war, Energoatom has been systematically supporting Ukrainian defenders, allocating over UAH 18.5 billion to the front’s needs, the company reported on Telegram.
“Among other things, the company has provided the Ukrainian Armed Forces with a Mi-2 helicopter, which helps to carry out combat missions. NAEK has also allocated UAH 300 million to the State Border Service for the purchase of 50 armored personnel carriers for the ”Assault Guard“ units,” Energoatom said.
In addition, volunteers actively support Ukrainian defenders at nuclear power plant sites.
“Thanks to the efforts of the labor collectives, nuclear workers are meeting many of the military’s needs by sending drones, cars, electronic warfare equipment, satellite systems, and other necessary items to the front,” the company added.
In October 2023, on the initiative of Energoatom employees, the public organization “Guardians of Light” was created. It was founded by volunteers from the association in Kyiv to respond quickly to requests from the military and systematically provide them with the necessary assistance.
As noted by NAEK, during its work, the organization has expanded to a network of centers in Pivdennoukrayinsk, Varash, Slavutych, and Netishyn. Volunteers constantly support units on the front lines, promptly providing for their needs—from technical equipment to everyday items.
One important area of focus has been the implementation of a program for the psychological and emotional recovery of military personnel in cooperation with the Main Directorate for Psychological Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the administration of the State Border Service. Since the program began, more than 13,000 soldiers have taken advantage of it.
On April 3, 2025, the support program was expanded with the “Family” program, which provides compensation for 50% of the cost of a sanatorium stay for family members of military personnel undergoing emotional recovery.
The “Family Comfort” program was introduced to support the families of military personnel who are missing, in captivity, or who died while performing combat missions.
Energoatom and the NGO “Guardians of Light” will continue to provide systematic support to military personnel and their families for as long as necessary, the NAEK emphasized.
