Rosatom and Sibagro JSC agreed to build a biogas plant in Buryatia
Rosatom and Sibagro JSC agreed to build a biogas plant in Buryatia. The agreement was signed within the framework of ATOMEXPO-2024 forum.
Rusatom Service JSC (an enterprise of the Electric Power Division of Rosatom State Corporation) and Siberian Agrarian Group JSC (Sibagro JSC) consolidated the basis for cooperation in the field of non-nuclear energy on March 26 within the framework of the XIII ATOMEXPO-2024 International Forum in Sochi.
The document was signed on behalf of Rusatom Service JSC by Evgeny Salkov, General Director, and on behalf of Sibagro JSC by Sergey Ilinykh, General Director.
The Parties concluded the Agreement of Intention for the construction of a biogas plant on the territory of an agricultural complex located in the Republic of Buryatia. The arrangements stipulated in the agreement include the provision of a land and raw materials for electricity generation to Sibagro JSC, as well as the construction of a biogas plant by Rusatom Service JSC.
The development and signing of the final project implementation agreement is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.
“We highly value cooperation with Sibagro JSC, the largest agro-industrial holding in the country. The synergy of Rosatom's competencies and Sibagro's resources will allow to boost the development of biogas technologies in the region, promoting decarbonization and the creation of modern infrastructure and new jobs," said Evgeny Salkov, General Director of Rusatom Service JSC.
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The core of the Electric Power Division of Rosatom State Corporation is Rosenergoatom Concern JSC, the country's largest generating company and a leader in the production of green electricity. Rosenergoatom Concern includes 11 operating NPP as branches, 36 power units (including the floating power unit (FPU) of FNPP consisting of two reactor plants) with a total installed capacity of over 28.5 GW. The share of nuclear generation today is about 20% of the total electricity generation in the country. Thus, every fifth light bulb in the Russian Federation burns from energy generated by nuclear power plants.
Rusatom Service JSC is a member of the Electric Power division of Rosatom State Corporation. The company provides services to energy facilities in various sectors of the energy industry. The company is present in almost every country with operating VVER NPP outside Russia. The geography of Rusatom Service JSC projects covers more than 15 countries around the world: from Europe to Asia. The references of Rusatom Service JSC include comprehensive projects for life extension, maintenance and repair, supply of equipment and spares, nuclear infrastructure, consulting services and training. Since 2022, the company has been actively developing the areas of renewable energy: small hydropower, biogas reactors, landfill gas. The BOOТ (build-own-operate-trade) model is implemented as a priority. Rusatom Service JSC references in the renewable energy sector include the design of a cascade of hydroelectric power plants in Bulgaria, HPP for an isolated power consumer in Kyrgyzstan and the supply of equipment for the Segozerskaya HPP in Karelia. In the near future, the company also plans to take the position of a key business participant in the construction of high-capacity bioreactors, implementing a development strategy using “green energy”. As part of the Robotics, the company offers services for the design and manufacture of robotic systems and other non-standard equipment for nuclear industry enterprises and beyond. www.rusatomservice.ru
The International Forum ATOMEXPO, organized with the support of Rosatom State Corporation, has been taking place annually since 2009. This is the largest business and exhibition platform where heads of leading industry companies and leading experts discuss the tasks of nuclear technology development, strengthen partnerships and exchange best practices. The forum format includes an exhibition and an extensive business program, which traditionally focuses on the development of nuclear power as a clean energy source; human asset management; creation of nuclear power infrastructure; financing and investment in the energy industry; development of non-energy nuclear technologies and many others. The forum is hosted by Atomexpo LLC. As part of the demonstration of Rosatom's commitment to the climate agenda, the carbon footprint of the XIII ATOMEXPO-2024 International Forum will be ensured using special certificates.
The implementation of large-scale projects, including in the energy industry, is being accelerated in Russia. The domestic fuel and energy complex continues planned capacity upgrade. This work is carried out taking into account the current trends of digitalization and substitution of imported equipment. Rosatom and its enterprises take an active part in this work.
Press Service of the Electric Power Division of Rosatom State Corporation
