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Russian engineers have completed a crucial phase in the construction of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, finalizing the welding of the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 1 of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant (NPP). This work took place at the Izhora Plant in St. Petersburg, a major facility of Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering Division.
The welding process lasted ten days, with the joint area kept at a constant temperature throughout, as noted by Rosatom. Approximately two tons of flux and over 1.5 tons of specialised welding wire were used to connect the large components of the VVER-1200 reactor vessel.
With the welding finished, the vessel will undergo heat treatment and extensive inspections, including X-ray, ultrasonic, and penetrant tests, to ensure it meets stringent safety and durability standards. This thorough quality control is essential for a reactor intended to operate safely for at least sixty years.
The El Dabaa NPP will comprise four 1200 MW power units, featuring Russian-designed pressurised water reactors of the VVER-1200 type. This evolutionary design adheres to international safety standards and has the potential to transform the energy landscape across Africa.
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Russia is actively fostering scientific and technical collaboration with interested countries and continues to work on significant international projects. One such initiative is the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey, which will consist of four 1200 MW units equipped with Generation 3+ VVER reactors of Russian design. Akkuyu NPP is notable as the first project in the global nuclear sector to follow the Build-Own-Operate model. Earlier this year, the standby diesel power plant at Unit 1 was successfully launched, providing an essential safety system to ensure autonomous power for the unit’s core infrastructure in case of a main supply failure.
