Electricity in Togo: Russia proposes floating nuclear power plants

On October 28, Russia’s Rosatom and Togo’s energy ministry signed a memorandum in Moscow on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The agreement, signed by Rosatom chief executive Alexey Likhachev and Togolese Minister Delegate Robert Koffi Messan Eklo, provides for studying floating nuclear power plants as a reliable, low-carbon electricity source for Togo. Working groups will examine the project, which could use maritime units with a capacity of up to 100 megawatts. The timeline, financing, location and training needs have yet to be determined, and the project must meet strict environmental standards and pass several stages.