NewNWS newsroom live
◌Local weatherLocating…--°
Friday 30 October 202600:00:00AEDT · Sydney
NewNWSThe Global DeskThe world, in sharper focus.
Live wire
Environment · Global desk · Single-source report

Russia’s Rosatom announces date of Bangladesh nuclear plant start

Russia's Rosatom announces start date for Bangladesh nuclear plant

By Sandy M · Published · 3 min read
Russia’s Rosatom announces date of Bangladesh nuclear plant start — Environment report
Related file image · Authors of the study: Kacper Szulecki Indra Overland · CC BY 4.0 View licence and source ↗
The brief

Russia's Rosatom announces start date for Bangladesh nuclear plant

The story

Russia's state-owned nuclear energy corporation Rosatom has announced a start date for the Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh.

According to a statement from Rosatom, the first unit of the plant will be connected to the grid by the end of November.

The Rooppur nuclear power plant is a major project backed by Russia, with Rosatom serving as the primary contractor.

A closer look

The project has been ongoing for several years, with Rosatom working closely with the Bangladesh government to bring the plant online.

The Rooppur plant is expected to provide a significant boost to Bangladesh's energy production, helping to meet the country's growing demand for power.

The project has been the subject of international attention, with many watching to see how the plant will be received by the local community and the global community at large.

The wider picture

Rosatom's announcement provides a key milestone in the project's timeline, marking a major step forward for the Rooppur plant.

The Rooppur plant is one of several nuclear power projects currently underway in Bangladesh, with the country seeking to diversify its energy mix and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

The project has been the subject of some controversy, with concerns raised about the safety and security of the plant.

Further detail

However, Rosatom has maintained that the Rooppur plant will meet the highest international safety and security standards, and that the project will provide significant benefits to the people of Bangladesh.


Single-source report

This report presents the named publisher’s account and has not yet been independently corroborated.