Russia has begun installation of turbine island equipment for its Generation IV Brest-OD-300 pilot demonstration power plant in Seversk, southwest Siberia.

State-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom said workers have started installing a steam turbine condenser and piping systems for the lead-cooled plant.

A statement said all 18 steam condenser parts with a total weight of 510 tonnes are scheduled to be installed by the end of 2024.