25.11.2013
NECSA, United Company NIAEP- ASE and NUKEM Technologies GmbH (Germany, 100% subsidiary of “Atomstroyexport”) have signed the Memorandum of Understanding during the Rosatom organized Nuclear Industry Suppliers Forum “ATOMEX Africa” held on November 25, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Parties agreed to develop strategic cooperation in engineering, design, procurement and construction of complex capital projects and facilities. The Parties are interested in developing projects and initiatives in the nuclear industry in South Africa, expanding their mutual presence in the nuclear market and industry of South Africa, in establishing partnerships and providing necessary support and involvement of local South African companies working for nuclear and power industries.
NECSA, United Company NIAEP- ASE and NUKEM Technologies have defined priority segments for developing joint engineering and construction projects and business opportunities: nuclear and thermal power facilities, facilities and solutions for nuclear waste and spent fuel treatment and storage, solutions for decommission and remediation of nuclear and other hazardous facilities, as well as other relevant engineering facilities and solutions .
In addition to joint business activities in the South African market, the Parties aim at joint business initiatives on other geographical markets, global supply chain development for Rosatom, NIAEP- ASE and NUKEM Technologies Group projects, as well as other clients worldwide.
Company Info:
NECSA is a leading state own South African nuclear energy company, engaged in the engineering, design and manufacturing operations for and at nuclear facilities in South Africa and for customers throughout the world. NECSA is responsible for undertaking and promoting R&D in the field of nuclear energy and radiation sciences. It is also responsible for processing source material, including uranium enrichment, and co-operating with other institutions, locally and abroad, on nuclear and related matters. Apart from its main activities at Pelindaba, which include operation and utilisation of the SAFARI-1 research reactor, NECSA also manages and operates the Vaalputs National Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in the Northern Cape on behalf of the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI). Website: www.necsa.co.za
United Company NIAEP-ASE (“Atomstroyexport”) is a leader in nuclear engineering business and renders services of design, construction and decommissioning of nuclear power plants both in Russia and abroad. The share of NIAEP-ASE United Company on the world market of engineering and construction of NPPs amounts to 30 %. Currently, the Company's stock of orders is 20 NPP power units being designed or built in Russia and abroad. On top of that, the Company implements construction projects in the field of radwaste and nuclear spent fuel, conventional power facilities offering a comprehensive set of services: EPC, EPC(m) and PMC for engineering facilities of any complexity. NIAEP-ASE is a designer and is actively implementing an innovative Multi-D project management system for the construction of complex engineering facilities making it possible to more efficiently manage such parameters as schedules, quality and expenditures. Website: www.niaep.ru; www.atomstroyexport.ru
NUKEM Technologies GmbH, Alzenau, Germany, part of NIAEP-ASE group, is a leading worldwide supplier of nuclear services. The company specializes in management of radioactive waste and spent fuel, decommissioning of nuclear facilities, and engineering and consulting services. Website: www.nukemtechnologies.de
Nuclear Industry Suppliers Forum “ATOMEX Africa” is considered as a communication and networking venue for industry professionals and suppliers, providing an opportunity for sharing of advanced experience, plans and approaches to nuclear power industry development. It is held to develop cooperation with South African suppliers of materials, equipment and services for Rosatom Global Supply Chain for nuclear power plants construction, including projects in Republic of South Africa.
