Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has issued a decree approving the Nuclear Safety Agreement while preserving the condition of authentication.
This pivotal decision paved the way for Egypt to enter a new era of nuclear power with Russia’s assistance in constructing the Dabaa Nuclear Plant.
The region of Dabaa is set to witness a grand celebration on October 6th as the first nuclear equipment is installed. This article delves into the details of this agreement, its implications, and the progress of Egypt’s nuclear energy ambitions.
The approval marks a crucial milestone in Egypt’s journey toward nuclear energy development.
This agreement aims to compel contracting parties operating ground-based nuclear power plants to maintain a high level of safety by establishing fundamental safety principles that participating nations must adhere to.
Scheduled for November, the pouring of the foundations for the fourth reactor is anticipated after obtaining the construction permit from the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority.
Egypt and Russia entered into a cooperation agreement on 19 November 2015, to build a nuclear power plant at an estimated cost of $25 billion.
The Dabaa Nuclear Plant will feature four “Generation 3+” reactors, each utilizing pressurized water, with a combined capacity of 4,800 megawatts, translating to 1,200 megawatts per reactor.
The first reactor is expected to be operational by 2028.
Russian nuclear energy giant “Rosatom” is overseeing the construction of the Dabaa plant, employing world-class technologies and adhering to the highest safety and security standards, as affirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Last June, Egypt’s House of Representatives approved President al-Sisi’s decree number 170 for the year 2023 regarding the endorsement of the Nuclear Safety Agreement.
The agreement is a fundamental accord in the nuclear field, as it represents the first international document comprehensively addressing the safety of nuclear facilities.
