Putin approves nuclear industry reform bill

[Nuclear.Ru, 6 February] Russia's President Vladimir Putin has signed a federal bill on the management and disposal of the property and shares of organizations operating within the country's nuclear energy sector. The law allows for the formation of a state-owned holding company for all enterprises involved in the civilian nuclear sector, to be known as Atomprom. It does not apply to the military nuclear industry. The bill was adopted by the State Duma on 19 January and approved by the Federal Council on 24 January. In 2006, Putin approved a reorganisation of the country's nuclear industry in order to boost nuclear energy production and strengthen Russia's presence in the global nuclear market.

Further information

WNA's Nuclear Power in Russia information paper

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