Russia has “ambitious plans” to deploy 29 new nuclear power units by 2045 while retiring 18 existing units within the same timeframe, according to state-owned nuclear group Rosatom’s official gazette.

Strana Rosatom reported that in 2045 nuclear power generation is expected to reach about 373 TWh, up from about 223 TWh in 2022. The forecast means that 25% of electricity could be generated from nuclear sources in 2045, compared to 20% today.

Strana Rosatom said the ambitious plans to deploy 29 new units by 2045 will see a gradual geographical shift of nuclear plant locations from the central and western parts of Russia to the Urals, the Far East, Siberia, and partly Russia’s south regions.