Cairo – Egypt witnessed a historic event in the energy sector on Wednesday, as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi participated with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin via video conference in the ceremony to install the pressure vessel of the first reactor at the Dabaa nuclear power plant.
It is the first nuclear power plant in Egypt with a total capacity of up to 4800 megawatts.
This step represents the start of operation of the first of four Generation III+ nuclear units
This project is considered strategic for enhancing Egyptian energy security
and achieving self-sufficiency in clean and sustainable electricity.
Egyptian-Russian strategic cooperation
President Sisi expressed his gratitude for Putin’s participation
in the ceremony to install the reactor pressure vessel.
Emphasizing the strength of relations between Cairo and Moscow,
He described them as strategic relations based on mutual respect and common interests.
Sisi added: “Today we are witnessing the first phase of the Dabaa nuclear power plant project,
which is a dream we have been striving to achieve.”
progressing successfully
He stressed that Egyptian-Russian cooperation
is yielding real projects that benefit both peoples.
For his part, Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed that Russia
will continue to provide full support to Egypt at all stages of the project.
He noted that the construction of the Dabaa nuclear power plant is progressing successfully.
The current phase represents a major shift in the operation
of the station’s advanced technological equipment.
A Step Towards Sustainable Energy
The Dabaa nuclear power plant project is the largest nuclear energy project in Egypt.
It includes four Generation 3+ nuclear reactor units,
This puts Egypt on the region’s nuclear energy map.
It also enhances the country’s ability to meet
the growing demand for clean electricity.
It allows for safe and efficient control of interactive processes and energy generation.
This confirms Egypt’s commitment to global nuclear safety standards.
Continuous international support
The Egyptian-Russian cooperation in this ambitious project
demonstrates the importance of international partnerships in the field of nuclear energy.
This reflects Egypt’s keenness to benefit from global expertise.
This is to ensure that the project is implemented according
to the highest technical and security standards.
The successful installation of the first pressure vessel is also a crucial
step towards the operation of the station in the coming years.
And support Egypt’s plan to expand clean energy
and achieve sustainable development.
