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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:
Malaysian Reserve
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
DPM Fadillah arrives in Moscow for working visit to Russia
MOSCOW — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (picture) arrived here at 7.20 pm local time on Tuesday to begin his official working visit to Russia. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, was received by Malaysia's Ambassador to Russia, Datuk Cheong Loon Lai. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin is also part of the delegation on the five-day visit. The Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, Alexei Overchuk. The bilateral meeting will also be attended by Russia's Deputy Minister of Energy, Evgeny Petrovich Grabchak, and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Vladimir Ilichev. Fadillah is also scheduled to make a technical visit to the ROSATOM Nuclear Power Plant in St Petersburg to observe the latest nuclear technologies and international safety standards. In addition, he will hold a meeting with ROSATOM director-general Alexey Likhachev to gain deeper insights into the institutional, technical and regulatory landscape of Russia's nuclear energy development. Fadillah's visit will conclude with a meet-and-greet session with the Malaysian diaspora in Russia. The Deputy Prime Minister will be in Russia until June 28. — BERNAMA
Malay Mail
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
DPM Fadillah begins Russia visit, to meet Russian counterpart and visit nuclear plant
MOSCOW, June 25 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof arrived here at 7.20 pm local time on Tuesday to begin his official working visit to Russia. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, was received by Malaysia's Ambassador to Russia, Datuk Cheong Loon Lai. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin is also part of the delegation on the five-day visit. The Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, Alexei Overchuk. The bilateral meeting will also be attended by Russia's Deputy Minister of Energy, Evgeny Petrovich Grabchak, and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Vladimir Ilichev. Fadillah is also scheduled to make a technical visit to the ROSATOM Nuclear Power Plant in St Petersburg to observe the latest nuclear technologies and international safety standards. In addition, he will hold a meeting with ROSATOM director-general Alexey Likhachev to gain deeper insights into the institutional, technical and regulatory landscape of Russia's nuclear energy development. Fadillah's visit will conclude with a meet-and-greet session with the Malaysian diaspora in Russia. The Deputy Prime Minister will be in Russia until June 28. — Bernama
Barnama
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
DPM Fadillah Arrives In Moscow For Working Visit To Russia
GENERAL From Siti Radziah Hamzah MOSCOW, June 25 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof arrived here at 7.20 pm local time on Tuesday to begin his official working visit to Russia. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, was received by Malaysia's Ambassador to Russia, Datuk Cheong Loon Lai. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin is also part of the delegation on the five-day visit. The Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, Alexei Overchuk. The bilateral meeting will also be attended by Russia's Deputy Minister of Energy, Evgeny Petrovich Grabchak, and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Vladimir Ilichev. Fadillah is also scheduled to make a technical visit to the ROSATOM Nuclear Power Plant in St Petersburg to observe the latest nuclear technologies and international safety standards. In addition, he will hold a meeting with ROSATOM director-general Alexey Likhachev to gain deeper insights into the institutional, technical and regulatory landscape of Russia's nuclear energy development. Fadillah's visit will conclude with a meet-and-greet session with the Malaysian diaspora in Russia.
