Seven dead, including six Chinese nationals, nine are missing in Russia's gas plant fire
MOSCOW: Seven people have died, including six Chinese nationals, while nine more workers from China are missing, in a fire at a gas chemical complex in Russia’s far eastern Amur region, according to the plant’s Telegram channel . Drone attack ignites blaze at energy plant in Russia’s Volgograd, governor says The fire, which broke out on Tuesday, was extinguished, the plant’s press service said.
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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- Electricity minister discusses Dabaa plant, SMRs with Rosatom in Russia egyptindependent.com
