Rosatom Green-Lights Myanmar Nuclear Plant in Quake-Devasted Naypyitaw

Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) is pressing on with its plan to build a nuclear power plant in Naypyitaw, despite the partial destruction of the city during the March 28 earthquake.

“The recent earthquake has not affected Rosatom’s plans in Myanmar,” the company’s press office said in an email.

“Rosatom adheres to the highest international safety and reliability standards, including strict seismic resistance requirements,” Rosatom was quoted as saying by Reuters on Tuesday.