Egypt's El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant is set to start operations in the second half of 2028, with three additional units expected to follow in 2029, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said Wednesday during a visit to the construction site. The $30 billion project, built in partnership with Russia, will feature four reactors with a combined 4,800 megawatts. Prime Minister Madbouly described the project as "a long-held national dream that had remained on paper for decades until recent political will and presidential determination accelerated its implementation." More than 80 per cent of the workforce currently on-site comprises tens of thousands of Egyptian workers, highlighting local involvement in the project. The prime minister praised the Egyptian labour force for earning the trust to lead the construction efforts. Prime Minister Madbouly, accompanied by key ministers and Russian officials, said the plant's development aligns with Egypt's 2030 vision to boost clean energy, targeting 42 per cent of the country's electricity generation from renewable and clean sources. "The El-Dabaa project marks Egypt's entry into the nuclear era and represents a significant step toward diversifying our energy mix," the prime minister said. He also confirmed that all stages of the project are progressing according to schedule. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
