The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of a nuclear fuel production facility for nuclear power stations
This is evidenced by Government Order No. 274-r and a statement from JSC “NAEK “Energoatom”.
The government has agreed to the Ministry of Energy’s proposal to locate a nuclear facility for the production of fuel assemblies for nuclear reactors at nuclear power stations within the territory of the South Ukrainian municipal community in the Voznesensk district of the Mykolaiv region. The document also states that “Energoatom” is to ensure the design and direct construction of this facility.
Energoatom stated that this involves a modern technological complex for the production of fuel assemblies for Ukrainian nuclear power plants. The company directly links this project to the transition to domestically produced fuel using Westinghouse technology and describes it as an important step towards enhancing the safety of the fuel component of nuclear power generation.
The company also reported that Westinghouse had previously assessed and provisionally qualified Energoatom’s production lines for the assembly of fuel assemblies. Furthermore, an environmental impact assessment was carried out and a feasibility study prepared, whilst the documentation has undergone state review.
What is known about the project’s preparation
According to Energoatom, the project received the support of the South Ukrainian community as early as September 2025. The company noted that it was following local approval in March 2026 that the government adopted the final decision, paving the way for practical implementation.
The next stage is to be the development of project documentation and the completion of a comprehensive state review. Only after this will the project be able to move on to the next stage of implementation.
It should be recalled that Russia has refused to hand over control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to the United States as part of a possible peaceful settlement and insists on managing the facility itself.
