Director General of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Pietro Barabaschi, consulted in Moscow on Oct. 8 with Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev over the ongoing collaboration in ITER’s worldwide nuclear fusion megaproject. Companies from the U.S., Russia, China, the EU, India, Japan, and South Korea are involved in the ITER joint venture in Cadarache, southern France. Russia is the supplier for 25 sophisticated high-tech systems for the project, and Rosatom reported that the delivery of this unique equipment is being carried out on time, in full compliance with the reactor’s construction schedule.
At a subsequent press conference, Barabaschi described the discussion as “very productive,” saying that “after some difficulties, we are now getting on track again, we have a new plan ahead…. Russia’s contribution, like that of all other ITER members, is very important, demonstrating a common commitment to the development of fusion energy that will exist for the benefit of the entire world. This contribution covers all areas—from critical components to key technological innovations.”
