Electricity minister discusses Dabaa plant, SMRs with Rosatom in Russia
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, met with Rosatom Director General Alexei Likhachev in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, to review progress on the al-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and explore cooperation on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). During the meeting, both sides assessed ongoing construction timelines and target schedules, emphasizing coordination ……
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with Rosatom Director General Alexei Likhachev in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on August 25, 2026, to discuss the al-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and potential Small Modular Reactor (SMR) cooperation. The meeting focused on reviewing construction timelines, ensuring safety and quality standards, and exploring Rosatom’s commitment to delivering the plant on schedule.
Esmat also met with Rosatom executives to evaluate SMR technology applications for Egypt’s future energy strategy, emphasizing the potential benefits of integrating SMRs into industrial sectors and remote areas.
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