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German state of Lower Saxony approves production of Russian-designed VVER nuclear fuel at Lingen plant under additional strict conditions

The government of Lower Saxony in northwestern Germany has approved a nuclear project linked to Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom. The project, operated by French company Framatome, aims to produce Russian-designed nuclear fuel rods and fuel assemblies in the city of Lingen, with key components to be supplied by Rosatom's subsidiary TVEL. Nevertheless, to address potential security risks, particularly threats of espionage and sabotage from Russian participants, the approval was granted with strict conditions. Under the terms of the approval, employees of Rosatom and TVEL will be barred from entering the facility, except in exceptional circumstances and when accompanied by nuclear regulatory authorities. Additionally, all...

2026-07-31

Germany approves Framatome to produce licensed nuclear fuel assemblies involving Russia at its northern plant.

Under the guidance of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry of the Environment of the German state of Lower Saxony has approved an application from a subsidiary of the French company Framatome to manufacture nuclear fuel assemblies at a p

2026-07-23