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Satellites Show New Russian-Built Nuclear Power Plant Celebrated by Putin

Satellites Show New Russian-Built Nuclear Power Plant Celebrated by Putin

Summary

Satellite images show progress at Egypt's first nuclear power plant, El-Dabaa, built by Russia. High-level celebrations marked the installation of a key component, highlighting the project's importance for Egypt's energy plans and its partnership with Russia. The plant is part of a wider Russian expansion into nuclear energy in Africa.

Key Facts

  • Egypt's El-Dabaa is the country's first nuclear power plant.
  • The plant will have four reactors, designed by Russia.
  • A key reactor component, the Reactor Pressure Vessel, was recently installed.
  • Egypt and Russia signed the construction agreement in 2015.
  • The plant is expected to cost nearly $20 billion, with a large loan from Russia.
  • Construction started in 2022 and aims to finish in 12 years.
  • The plant will eventually produce about 4,800 megawatts of electricity.
  • Rosatom, a Russian company, will manage construction and nuclear fuel supply.
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