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See - Sada Elbalad
23-07-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
PM: 80% of Workforce at El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant "Egyptian"
Taarek Refaat Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant construction site on Wednesday, where he confirmed that Egyptian workers now make up more than 80% of the workforce. The announcement reflects the government's growing emphasis on domestic capacity building in one of the most technically advanced infrastructure projects in the nation's history. Accompanied by the Ministers of Electricity and Renewable Energy and Finance, as well as senior officials from the Russian contractor Atomstroyexport and Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority, the Prime Minister marked the occasion by commemorating the 73rd anniversary of Egypt's 1952 revolution. "This site holds deep national significance," Madbouly said. "It has been a dream of Egyptians since the mid-20th century—to see Egypt enter the nuclear era through peaceful energy production." The El-Dabaa project, located on Egypt's northern Mediterranean coast, remained a long-standing aspiration for decades, appearing in school curricula and state planning documents. According to Madbouly, the dream began to turn into action in 2015 with the signing of the initial agreement between Egypt and Russia. Construction officially began in December 2017. The plant will consist of four nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of 4,800 megawatts. The first unit is expected to be operational in the second half of 2028, with the remaining three units scheduled for completion in 2029. Egypt is adhering to a closely monitored construction schedule, with ongoing collaboration between Egyptian and Russian teams. 'We are witnessing this dream become reality,' Madbouly said. 'This is a source of pride for every Egyptian.' The Prime Minister emphasized that more than 80% of the thousands of workers currently on-site are Egyptian, highlighting the nation's growing expertise in large-scale engineering and energy projects. "This is a matter of national pride. Seeing tens of thousands of Egyptian engineers and workers trusted to build such a complex project reflects our true capabilities," he added. The El-Dabaa project plays a key role in Egypt's Vision 2030, which targets a 42% share of electricity generation from renewable and clean energy sources. Nuclear energy is viewed as a critical pillar of this transition. Madbouly concluded his remarks by thanking all partners and agencies involved, expressing confidence in Egypt's ability to deliver on time and within scope. 'We are not just building a power plant—we are building a future powered by knowledge, sovereignty, and clean energy,' he said. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Al-Ahram Weekly
23-07-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Dabaa Nuclear Plant's 1st unit to start operations in H2 2028: Egypt PM - Energy
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly confirmed on Wednesday that the first unit of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant will begin operations in the second half of 2028. PM Madbouly made this statement while discussing the project's timeline during his visit to the site. He added that the remaining three units are slated for completion in 2029. According to a cabinet statement, Madbouly stated that over 80 percent of the project's workforce is Egyptian, with tens of thousands working on-site. "It is a great honour that Egyptian personnel are trusted to carry out this ambitious undertaking," he expressed. He explained that the plant consists of four nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 4,800 megawatts (MW), each with a capacity of 1,200 MW, and construction is currently underway across all phases of the project. The premier clarified that the Dabaa project is part of Egypt's commitment to having 42 percent of its electricity generation sourced from renewable and clean energy by 2030. According to a separate cabinet statement on Wednesday, the project will be operated entirely by qualified Egyptian personnel from the very first day of operation. Egypt has recently witnessed a sharp increase in electricity loads, culminating in a record high of 37,600 MW last Thursday — the highest so far this year. In previous summers, the country had faced frequent power shortages, leading to rolling blackouts. In 2023, the government introduced a load-shedding programme to alleviate the strain on Egypt's gas network caused by rising temperatures and increased air conditioning use. National dream The prime minister said the project fulfils a national dream the Egyptian people have had since the mid-20th century. 'It is now a tangible reality that reflects our national will and firm determination to possess advanced, safe, and sustainable sources of electricity generation,' he stated. Madbouly added that the project had remained a mere plan on paper for many years, until President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi's strong political will and determination made it a reality. In 2015, Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA) and Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation (ROSATOM) launched the Dabaa nuclear project in the northwestern governorate of Matrouh. The project is Egypt's first nuclear power facility in the Mediterranean coastal city of Dabaa, approximately 300 kilometres northwest of Cairo. In April 2025, ROSATOM Director General Alexey Likhachev stated that Egypt's Dabaa NPP will become the world's largest nuclear construction project in terms of geographical scale once it is completed by 2030. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
