Staff Reporter :
The first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, currently under construction, is expected to be operational by the end of the current year, according to officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology.
The anticipated timeline for the second unit is set for 2025. Preparations for commissioning the Rooppur Nuclear Power Project are well underway following the successful arrival of nuclear fuel, and Russian authorities have reassured Bangladesh of completing the project within the designated timeframe.
Officials have highlighted the advancements in nuclear power production in the project area, fueled by uranium.
The re-commissioning stage is currently in progress, and with three more steps to be completed, commercial electricity production is on the horizon. Simultaneously, work on the electricity operation line is progressing steadily.
Minister of Science and Technology, Yafes Osman, expressed his optimism about the rapid progress of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Project. By 2025, Bangladesh is poised to receive nuclear power, marking a significant milestone and elevating the country’s status globally.
The first unit’s conclusion is expected in the coming year, with the second unit scheduled for completion in 2025.
The Rooppur project, initiated in 1961 near the Hardinge Bridge on the banks of the Padma River, saw delays until Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s initiative in 2009.
The foundation for the project was laid in October 2013, and on December 25, 2015, Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation (ROSATOM) signed an agreement with Bangladesh for the practical implementation of the nuclear power project.
In September 2023, the crucial step of bringing uranium for the nuclear reactor in Rooppur began, with ROSATOM’s assistance facilitating the transport of 168 uranium assemblies through seven phases.
Economically and technically supported by Russia, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Project is constructing two units equipped with a 3+ generation VVER-1200 reactor.
The total production capacity of the project is set to reach an impressive 2400 megawatts, contributing significantly to Bangladesh’s energy landscape.
