Bangladesh nuclear plant draws hope — and worry
The 2.4-gigawatt Rooppur nuclear plant is expected to meet more than 10% of electricity demand in the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
Pabna district in Bangladesh hosts the 2.4-gigawatt Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, a US$13-billion project that has long eluded completion. The plant's two reactors are poised to provide more than 10% of electricity demand for the nation of 170 million people, a nation plagued by chronic power shortages exacerbated by the Middle East fuel crisis.
The plant, built with Russian assistance from Rosatom, has brought a Russian enclave to Bangladesh, complete with a residential complex, shops, and restaurants. Russian workers, proud of their contribution, have lauded the project as a transformative force in their lives.
Though the plant has been lauded for its potential to provide reliable electricity, some locals harbor fears. A retired worker fears for his family's safety, citing recent compressor tests that startled even sleeping children. Despite objections, construction continues, driven by a desire to end power cuts and improve the nation's energy security.
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