BRICS countries account for almost a third of the world’s operating NPPs and more than 70% of NPPs under construction. By 2030, they will account for at least two-thirds of the global NPP fleet.

Argentina has exported two research reactors in the past to Peru - the RP-0 was launched in 1978 at IPEN headquarters and the RP-10, used for radioisotope production and scientific research, was launched in 1989.

The BRICS energy alliance has launched a coordinated system of Petro-Yuan (Chinese RMB Yuan currency) oil contracts that directly challenges US dollar dominance in global energy markets.

Rosatom currently supplies 100% of enriched uranium for the Angra NPP and provides the Brazilian market with medical isotopes for cancer diagnosis and treatment,

The signing of the memorandum was the result of ongoing joint work between the Institute and Brazilian scientific organisations.

The discussion centred on new approaches to the efficient allocation of nuclear energy resources, current industry trends and prospects for cooperation between participating countries for balanced global development and energy security.

Much of Russia’s trade and investment with Ecuador is agriculture based – the country is the primary supplier of bananas to Russia.

The project was approved by the Financier of Studies & Projects (Finep – Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos). IPEN will be responsible for research and development of basic materials for the microreactor and IEN will be in charge of the assembly of a subcritical unit – a reduced model of a nuclear reactor, in which there is no self-sustaining chain reaction.

The final product will be returned by December 2027 in the form of UF6 enriched to 4.25% and will be used in the manufacture of nuclear fuel for the Angra dos Reis NPP.

Минэнерго России планирует совместно с Экспертным советом БРИКС и при поддержке МИД России проводить активную работу, направленную на консолидацию позиции БРИКС в рамках других международных структур, прежде всего ООН и «Группы двадцати».

OPEC welcomes the decision approved today by the National Energy Council of the Federative Republic of Brazil (CNPE) that formally paves the way for the participation of Brazil as a Member of the Charter of Cooperation (CoC) between oil producing countries.

The Ecuadorian Ministry of Energy and Mines has announced a US$42bn investment plan to boost oil production, natural gas and the country's energy infrastructure over the 2025-2029 period.

“In the past three months, my visiting Russia twice demonstrates our close relationship and deepening friendship,” Modi said Tuesday in televised remarks. Putin also praised the “strategic partnership” between the two countries.

BRICS member countries currently have 390 GWe of operable nuclear power units with a further 66 MWe under construction.

A group of 18 Bolivian fellows it going to Russia to take a specialist course in the operation of a research nuclear reactor. Their dedication and talent open the way for us to the future, which will help the development and implementation of innovations in Bolivia.