Rooppur nuclear power plant, Bangladesh – update
Name of the Project
Rooppur nuclear power plant (NPP).
Location
Ishwardi Upazilla, 160 km from Dhaka, in Bangladesh.
Project Owner/s
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC).
Project Description
The Rooppur NPP will comprise two VVER-1200 reactors with a total capacity of 2 400 MW.
Once fully operational, the plant is expected to meet 10% to 12% of Bangladesh’s electricity demand and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$12.65-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Unit 1 is scheduled for completion in 2024 and Unit 2 in 2025.
Latest Developments
Bangladesh has moved a step closer to nuclear power generation.
Uranium fuel loading started at Unit 1 on April 28. The process marks the final stage before trial electricity generation starts.
The reactor will be subjected to controlled fission and multiple safety tests over the next several weeks, after which power generation will gradually increase in phases. About 300 MW of electricity is expected to be supplied to the national grid on a trial basis by August, while full-scale commercial generation may take up to ten months.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Various divisions of Rosatom are in charge of manufacturing reactor vessels, steam generators, pumps, heat-exchangers and other equipment.
Contact Details for Project Information
BAEC, tel +880 2818 1846 or fax +880 2818 1842.
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