Egypt Daily News – Dr. Amjad El-Wakeel, Chairman of the Nuclear Power Plants Authority, announced that the site of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant will witness the launch of a new phase in the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project tomorrow, Sunday, October 6, 2024.
He explained that the reactor core catcher for the third nuclear unit will be installed, in honor of the spirit of the glorious October 6 victories, a day that serves as an inspiration for all Egyptians and for the workers at the Nuclear Power Plants Authority, reflecting the spirit of hard work.
The workers at the Nuclear Power Plant Authority have accelerated their efforts to ensure the readiness of the reactor core catcher for the third nuclear unit in line with this great national anniversary, as it was planned to be installed by the end of the year.
It is worth noting that the Nuclear Power Plants Authority for Electricity Generation has obtained the construction permit for the third nuclear unit from the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority, and construction work has already begun. The first concrete for the third unit was poured on May 3, 2023.
All procedures related to the installation of the reactor core catcher were completed after its arrival at the Dabaa plant site following its manufacture in Russia.
The reactor core catcher is considered an essential element in the safety system of the Dabaa nuclear power plant, as it aims to enhance the operational safety level of the plant. It is an advanced protection system installed beneath the reactor vessel and is a vital part of ensuring the continuous safety of the plant.
On this occasion, and on the anniversary of the glorious October victories—which recorded moments of pride and dignity for all Egyptians—an important step will be recorded in the implementation of the Dabaa nuclear power plant project, bringing closer the realization of the Egyptians’ dream of establishing a nuclear power plant to generate electricity on Egyptian soil, a dream that Egyptians have been striving to achieve since the mid-20th century.
