The Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation (Rosatom) plans to build a nuclear technology and research centre in Viet Nam under an agreement between the two Governments.

Da Lat nuclear reactor (Illustrative image) Photo: VNA

The information was revealed by Rosatom Deputy Director General Vyacheslav. A. Pershukov at a ceremony to grant the company’s prizes to Viet Nam’s outstanding nuclear workers in Da Lat city, the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on March 18.

The centre, to be constructed in Da Lat city, will include a nuclear reactor with a capacity of 15MW, 30 times that of the Da Lat reactor, he said.

Rosatom will also build a theory research establishment in Ha Noi , he added.

Once operational, these facilities will meet scientific and technological demands for training the personnel for Viet Nam’s nuclear power projects.

(Source: VNA)