On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took part, via videoconference, in a ceremony marking a major milestone in the construction of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant: the installation of the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 1 of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant.
The El Dabaa project is seen as central to Egypt’s long-term strategy to diversify its energy mix © Mena Today
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took part, via videoconference, in a ceremony marking a major milestone in the construction of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant: the installation of the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 1 of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant.
Located on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, the El Dabaa project is being developed by Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom under the 2015 intergovernmental agreement between Moscow and Cairo. It stands as one of the most significant joint infrastructure ventures between the two countries in recent decades.
Once completed, the plant will comprise four power units with a combined capacity of 4,800 MW, positioning Egypt among Africa’s leading producers of civilian nuclear energy. The installation of the first reactor pressure vessel represents a pivotal step, marking the transition from structural works to advanced technological assembly.
The El Dabaa project is central to Egypt’s long-term strategy to diversify its energy mix, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and meet the demands of rapid industrial and population growth. For Russia, the initiative consolidates robust political and economic ties with Cairo while reinforcing Rosatom’s global leadership in nuclear energy development.
Wednesday’s ceremony highlighted the strategic partnership between Russia and Egypt and underscored the role of nuclear technology in providing sustainable, reliable energy solutions for the region.
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