Egypt's Electricity Minister Inspects Dabaa Nuclear Plant; Key Equipment Arrives for Installation This Year
2026-05-22 15:48
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, inspected the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant on May 21 to review the progress of the country's flagship nuclear energy project. The visit is part of Egypt's strategy to expand clean and renewable energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

During the tour, Esmat attended a ceremony marking the arrival of the reactor pressure vessel and other major equipment for the plant's second nuclear unit at the Dabaa port, which are scheduled for installation later this year. The minister also inspected the construction work on the nuclear units and the newly built nuclear fuel storage facility, reviewing the completion progress of various tasks, technical engineering, and the training programs for Egyptian personnel.

Esmat praised the cooperation with the Russian side involved in the project, describing the Dabaa plant as a model of collaboration and coordination. He emphasized that the reactor pressure vessel is one of the most important components of a nuclear power plant, playing a central role in reactor safety and operation.

The minister stated that the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant is a key pillar of Egypt's national energy strategy, which will help increase the share of clean energy while strengthening the stability of the national power grid. He also underscored Egypt's commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy and the localization of advanced technologies as part of the country's sustainable development plan.

Esmat added that the project is progressing on schedule, while training and qualification programs are also being expanded to cultivate the workforce needed to operate the plant.

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