Overview
- Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachyov said the corporation is working to begin pilot‑industrial operation of the Kursk NPP-2 in 2026.
- He made the statement during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
- The planned 2026 stage denotes a trial operational phase intended to validate systems before full commercial service.
- Rosatom’s commitment reflects state attention to the project within Russia’s broader nuclear energy program.
- RIA Novosti reported the comments on January 21, 2026, indicating an official target rather than confirmation of operation.