Dependencies of the European Union and the world on Russian nuclear fuel cycle services, and how to reduce them
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216224%3A14230%2F25%3A00142191" target="_blank" >RIV/00216224:14230/25:00142191 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X2500286X" target="_blank" >https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X2500286X</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2025.101923" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.esr.2025.101923</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Dependencies of the European Union and the world on Russian nuclear fuel cycle services, and how to reduce them
Original language description
While the European Union (EU) and other Western nations are weaning themselves off the Kremlin's fossil energy resources, global nuclear energy producers remain closely tied to Russia's nuclear industry. One in four nuclear reactors worldwide is connected to Russia (either operating domestically, built abroad, or under construction using Russian technology), and relies on spare parts, maintenance, and fuel from state-owned Rosatom. Russia contributes approximately 6 % of global uranium production, 20 % of conversion capacity, 46 % of enrichment capacity, and 10 % of nuclear fuel fabrication capacity. This work explores the EU's and the global community's dependence on Russian nuclear fuel cycle services. In response to growing geopolitical tensions, particularly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU has taken steps to reduce this reliance and enhance self-sufficiency. Key measures include expanding uranium conversion capacity, increasing fuel production for VVER-440 reactors, and better utilization of existing enrichment infrastructure. Reducing Russia's influence is possible but will require long-term commitment, political determination, and acceptance of higher nuclear energy costs, especially for conversion and enrichment services. With continued effort, full independence from Russian nuclear fuel cycle services is considered achievable between 2030 and 2035.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50601 - Political science
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/8J24AT025" target="_blank" >8J24AT025: Nuclear Q&A: Dependencies on Russia and How to Reduce Them</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Energy Strategy Reviews
ISSN
2211-467X
e-ISSN
2211-4688
Volume of the periodical
62
Issue of the periodical within the volume
November
Country of publishing house
NL - THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
Number of pages
11
Pages from-to
1-11
UT code for WoS article
001588424400001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105017691851