The session, themed “Key factors influencing the development of nuclear energy,” convened representatives from government bodies and specialized organizations of BRICS countries, including China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, and Iran, alongside partners from the ASEAN Energy Center and the World Nuclear Association. Discussions centered on innovative approaches to nuclear energy resource distribution, industry trends, and opportunities for cooperation to support global energy security and sustainable development.
Elsie Pule of South Africa, the platform’s Chief Coordinator, and Celso Cunha, president of the Brazilian Association for the Development of the Nuclear Industry, delivered the opening remarks. Rosatom noted that the session allowed countries newer to nuclear energy to learn best practices for applying nuclear technologies to address environmental and social challenges.
Chen Xin, deputy director of the Uranium Resources Department at China’s State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development Company, stated: “Young specialists in the nuclear industry need the help of experienced experts from countries with advanced technologies. The session provided an opportunity for representatives of nuclear organisations of the BRICS countries to establish interaction for the implementation of joint projects.”
Artem Goncharuk, director general of Rosatom East Asia, said: “The session once again confirmed the existence of a large and as yet untapped potential for joint work between BRICS organisations and partners. We will continue to move forward and will ‘take a step, leaving a mark’. Work on preparations for the next expert session has already begun.”
The platform plans to host additional expert-level events in 2025 at major industry gatherings, with the next session scheduled for May 21 during the Nuclear Trade & Technology Exchange conference in Brazil. These initiatives aim to strengthen collaboration and knowledge-sharing among member countries to advance nuclear energy projects.
The BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform supports the development of nuclear energy infrastructure, with member countries currently operating approximately 390 gigawatts of nuclear power and an additional 66 megawatts under construction, contributing to sustainable energy solutions globally.
