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Rooppur Nuclear Plant: First Unit Powering Up Soon
10 Oct
Summary
- Rooppur's first unit will soon supply trial electricity to the national grid.
- Commissioning of the second unit is scheduled to commence next year.
- The plant will supply 11% of Bangladesh's total electricity demand.
The first unit of Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is preparing for its initial trial electricity supply to the national grid. This development marks a significant step for the nation's first nuclear energy project. Commissioning and start-up procedures for the second unit are anticipated to begin next year.
Discussions between Bangladesh's Minister for Science and Technology and Russia's Rosatom Director General confirmed the progress. The 2,400-megawatt plant, featuring a VVER-1200 reactor, is expected to provide approximately 11 percent of Bangladesh's total electricity needs. Officials highlighted its role in ensuring energy security with clean and affordable power.
