Egypt Begins Reactor Installation at Dabaa Nuclear power Plant, Strengthening Ties with Russia
Dabaa, Egypt – Egypt marked a notable milestone in its nuclear program on Wednesday with the commencement of reactor pressure vessel installation at the Dabaa Nuclear Power plant. The event, celebrated via video link with Russian President Vladimir Putin, was hailed by egyptian President Abdel fattah Al-Sisi as “a new and luminous chapter” and a testament to the strong strategic partnership between Cairo and Moscow.
the Dabaa plant,a decades-long ambition for Egypt,is expected to bolster the nation’s energy security and contribute to its enduring growth goals. President Al-Sisi emphasized the project as a “strategic choice to secure safe, clean and sustainable energy” in line with egypt’s Vision 2030. He highlighted the plant’s potential to create thousands of jobs, develop local nuclear expertise, and position egypt as a leader in the peaceful submission of nuclear technology.
President Putin echoed these sentiments, praising the project’s progress and Al-Sisi’s leadership. He underscored the long-standing relationship between Russia and Egypt, referencing past collaborations like the Aswan High Dam. Putin affirmed Rosatom’s commitment to utilizing state-of-the-art technology and adhering to stringent environmental standards,while also noting Russia’s ongoing training programs for Egyptian nuclear specialists and the broader applications of nuclear science in fields like medicine and agriculture.
The ceremony included the official declaration of the reactor vessel’s readiness by Nuclear Power Plants Authority chief Sherif Helmy, followed by the presidents’ signal to begin installation.earlier in the day, Egypt finalized agreements with Rosatom, including an order for nuclear fuel for the first reactor core (a Generation III+ VVER-1200 reactor) and a comprehensive cooperation agreement expanding collaboration into areas like radioisotope production for cancer treatment and 3D printing technologies.
Egyptian officials view the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant as a crucial component of the country’s energy transition and industrial development plans. The project is expected to significantly enhance egypt’s technical capabilities in peaceful nuclear technology.
