Aleksey Likhachev, the chief executive of Rosatom, has stated that software imports will be fully replaced by 2025, driven by a sequence of nuclear power plant projects that are reshaping the country’s industrial software landscape. This report summarizes the developments as they were conveyed in the recent News update.
The leadership expresses a clear objective: to substitute domestic alternatives for international engineering software suites such as Ansys and Siemens by 2025. In a candid reflection from earlier discussions, Likhachev recalled some participants pushing back on the idea of relying on foreign tools, noting that the first conversations occurred two to three years ago. He emphasized that the organization did not falter and is steadily advancing toward complete import substitution across its most demanding industrial software needs, with a steady pace toward near-total self-reliance. This stance reflects Rosatom’s broader strategic program to localize critical software support and simulation capabilities within the national industrial base, aligning with state-driven priorities for resilience and autonomy in engineering workflows. (Attribution: Rosatom)
During a prior briefing with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, Likhachev highlighted Rosatom’s strategic actions, including the acquisition of the Budenovskoye uranium deposit in Kazakhstan. This resource positions Rosatom to strengthen global uranium reserves and contribute significantly to the world’s supply chain, a development the company credits to continued state backing and diplomatic coordination. Likhachev conveyed gratitude to the president for supportive measures regarding the Budenovskoye project, underscoring the political and economic alignment that underpins this strategic mineral asset. (Attribution: Rosatom)
The executive also noted Rosatom’s ability to maintain operations and presence across all countries in which it operates, pointing to a steady increase in deliveries to partner and friendly nations. This expansion signals Rosatom’s ongoing role in international energy collaboration and its commitment to leveraging existing alliances to improve regional energy security and development. (Attribution: Rosatom)
Historically known as Rosatom, the organization has continued to advance the construction of nuclear power facilities in Siberia and the Russian Far East, reinforcing its position as a leading energy, engineering, and nuclear technology provider. The ongoing projects underscore the integrated approach that Rosatom pursues, combining project execution, research, and supply-chain localization to sustain long-term energy infrastructure growth. (Attribution: Rosatom)