Egypt denies US claims of defects at Dabaa nuclear plant, affirms compliance with global standards
Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority rejects a US report alleging flaws at the Dabaa nuclear facility, insisting it meets top international safety standards.
Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority has dismissed claims by the US media outlet Politico alleging defects at the Dabaa nuclear facility. The authority affirmed that the plant adheres to the highest global safety standards. On Tuesday, Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority released an official statement countering Politico's report.
The statement emphasized that the facility's design strictly follows International Atomic Energy Agency norms, accounting for various risks such as earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and high winds. The authority clarified that occasional technical observations during the construction of major nuclear projects are routine. Egypt's Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority, along with the International Atomic Energy Agency, continuously monitors the Dabaa project.
The statement confirmed that the construction of the Dabaa nuclear power plant is on schedule with no delays.
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