Africa
Installation of the core catcher has started at El-Dabaa NPP Unit 4
Rwanda relies on Russia to train nuclear specialists - Minister
ROSATOM presented innovative technological solutions for the region at African Energy Week 2024
In Tanzania, a strategic environmental assessment of the Mkuju River project has begun
ROSATOM Deputy Director General Nikolay Spassky held a meeting with Burkina Faso Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries Yacouba Zabre Gouba
Installation of core catcher body has started at Unit 3 of El-Dabaa NPP in Egypt
The Installation Works of Inner Containment of the Reactor Building of Unit 2 of El-Dabaa NPP started
CAEA, IAEA kicks off a training session for African radiotherapy physicists
CNNC Rossing Uranium attends the Namibia Mining Expo and Conference 2024
CNNC Holds a Nuclear Science Popularization and Publicity Camp in Namibia
Koeberg operating licence extended for further 20 years
ROSATOM ships the key blanks for the reactor hall equipment of El Dabaa NPP
Core Catcher for Unit 3 has been delivered to the Construction Site of El-Dabaa NPP
On July 1, 2024, the Core Catcher for Unit 3 was delivered to the construction site of the El-Dabaa NPP in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The vessel delivering the components of the Core Catcher for Unit 3 left the port of Novorossiysk and arrived to the construction site of the El-Dabaa NPP at the end of June. Delivery was successfully completed in six days. The total weight of the cargo was more than 480 tons, and the weight of the assembled melt trap body was about 150 tons.
The delivery of this long lead equipment is certainly an important step on the path to the construction of a safe nuclear power plant. This achievement is the result of the joint work of specialists involved in the project for the...
CNNC Hosts China-Africa Conference on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology
ROSATOM delegation visits the Republic of Mali
ROSATOM, together with partners from the Republic of Guinea, study the possibility of deploying floating power units in the country
The first tier of the inner containment has been installed in the reactor building at Unit No. 1 of El-Dabaa NPP (Egypt)
Rosatom and Ministry of Energy and Mining of Algeria sign cooperation road map
415 nuclear units are operating in the world, 57 units are under construction
Installation of the inner containment has started at El-Dabaa NPP Unit 1
Main Stage of Construction Has Begun at El-Dabaa NPP Power Unit 4
A ceremony dedicated to the first concrete pouring into the foundation slab of Power Unit 4 took place in the Arab Republic of Egypt, at El-Dabaa construction site (General Designer and General Contractor is Rosatom State Corporation Engineering Division). This historic event signifies the beginning of the main stage of the power unit construction, thus making the four-unit El Dabaa nuclear power plant the largest nuclear construction project on the African continent.
The videoconference ceremony was attended by Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The site was attended by Moustafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister of Egypt, Alexey Likhachev, the Director General...
South Africa - a new energy strategy
It is worth noting that the first consideration (about the locations of the SMR) may be very important for the conditions of South Africa.
The plan recognizes the existence of significant capacity constraints on power transmission in several regions of the country. Thus, in the period from 2013 to 2022, only about 4,000 km of transmission lines were built, while more than 14,000 km of transmission lines must be built by 2032.
Small modular reactors, however, will not be able to cover the needs of South Africa for new capacities if this country decides to finally start nuclear construction.
The new version of the IRP plan proposes five scenarios for the development of South African energy until 2050.
New nuclear facilities appear only in one of them,
ROSATOM Inaugurates The Office In Cairo
Installation of Core Catcher Has Started Ahead of Schedule at El-Dabaa NPP Unit 2
Core Catcher for Unit 2 has been delivered to the construction site of the El-Dabaa NPP
Rosatom and African Commission on Nuclear Energy announce cooperative Action Plan for peaceful use of nuclear energy
Russia and Zimbabwe signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of peaceful use of atomic energy
CNNC Chairman visits Rossing Uranium for mining, energy cooperation
410 nuclear units are operating in the world, 58 units are under construction
Main Construction Phase for Unit 3 of El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant Commences in Egypt
On the 3rd of May 2023, a technical ceremony for the pouring of the first concrete for Unit 3 of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant took place at the El-Dabaa construction site in Egypt, marking the commencement of the main construction phase for Unit 3 of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant Project.
The first concrete pouring ceremony follows the issuance of the construction permit for Unit 3 of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant by the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority on 29 March 2023.
In his address to the attendees, Dr. Amged El-Wakeel, Board Chairman of the Nuclear Power Plants Authority, reflected on the successes of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant Project, stating: Today ceremony reflects the...
CNNC unveils Namibian engineering research center
Arrival of the first heavy and oversized equipment to the El-Dabaa NPP construction site
ROSATOM and Algerian Atomic Energy Commission discussed nuclear energy solutions in a jointly organized workshop in Algeria
Youth Forum Russia-Africa: Nuclear Education for Sustainable Development was held at RUDN University
423 nuclear units are operating in the world, 57 units are under construction
438 nuclear units are operating in the world, 56 units are under construction
The Minister of Human Resources of Egypt has Visited El-Dabaa NPP Construction Site
Uganda chooses sites
Uganda is preparing to launch a program for the development of nuclear energy. The first nuclear kilowatt- hours in this African country should be produced in 2031, if, of course, everything goes according to plan.
An important part of the work that must be done at the early stages is the identification of candidate sites.
We mapped the whole country to see which site could house a nuclear power plant, and stopped at eight sites in the Buyende, Nakasongola, Kiruhura, Kasanda and Lamwo districts,said Robert Kilewa, a specialist in the atomic energy department of the Ugandan ministry of energy and mineral development.
Kileva took part in a seminar last week, the purpose of which was to raise awareness of the national media...
Technical Academy of Rosatom organized the Russian language course for specialists of El-Dabaa NPP (Egypt)
ASE President Alexander Lokshin and NPPA Board Chairman Amged El-Wakeel visit the El-Dabaa NPP Construction Site to assess the preparations for first concrete
Nigeria announced a bid
Nigeria opened a bid for the construction of a nuclear power plant with a total power of 4 GWe. This was reported by several Nigerian media at once.
The total installed power of power plants in Nigeria is now 12.522 GW. These are mainly plants operating on fossil fuels and hydroelectric power plants. Thus, the nuclear power plant construction project, if successfully implemented, can increase the Nigerian fleet by about a third.
The public announcement of the bid was made by Director General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NNRA) Yau Idris. He did not provide any details.
The Nigerian power industry dates back to 1886, when the first 60 kW power plant was built in Lagos. Interest in...
Ghana will decide on the site before the end of the year
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (Nuclear Power Ghana, NPG) will complete by the end of 2022 the selection of a preferred site for the construction of the country's first nuclear power plant.
NPG head Prof. Benjamin J.B Nyarko explained in mid- February comments to the local press that four candidate sites are currently being explored.
In turn, the executive director of NPG Dr. Stephen Yamoah told reporters that the commission analyzes historical data for all four sites.
Upon completion of the work, NPG will prepare a report called Site Approval Report and submit it to the regulatory body for review and approval.
We received a lot of historical data from more than...
Russia and the Republic of the Congo continue cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy
Rosatom took part in the Russia-Africa Summit
In addition, during the Summit, ROSATOM signed a number of agreements. In particular, on October 23, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between ROSATOM and the Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). This agreement will allow combining the efforts of ROSATOM and its partner universities in terms of promoting Russian nuclear education abroad, mainly in African countries.
Russia and Ethiopia sign an Intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy
Russia and Rwanda agreed to construct the first Centre of Nuclear Science and Technologies in Rwanda
Rosatom has completed the nuclear infrastructure assessment project in Zambia
CNNC ships LEU fuel to convert Nigeria MNSR
Court of South Africa refused Westinghouse appeal to repeat steam generators bid
IAEA to Help Western Africa in Battling Ebola
South African President Approves Nuclear Agreement With France: Reports
Russia and South Africa signed the agreement on strategic partnership in nuclear energy
Russia, Algeria Agree to Cooperate in Nuclear Energy, NPP Project Possible
Russia and Algeria have signed an agreement concerning the cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy
African Development Requires High Base Load Energy - World Bank President
Egypt to Hold Tender on Nuclear Power Plant Construction by Year’s End - Media
Russia to Open Trade Mission in South Africa
Russian FM Lavrov to Meet with South African Counterpart
Iran to Get Uranium from Zimbabwe – Paper
Rusatom Overseas will develop cooperation with the North-West University (Republic of South Africa)
Egypt Opposition Picks Nobel-Winning Elbaradei as Spokesman
Egypt Invites Russia to Join NPP, Uranium Mining Projects
Rusatom Overseas took part in Annual Nuclear Africa Conference and Exhibition
Russia Offers S. Africa Help With Nuclear Power
Moscow Urges Libya to Stop Arms Leakage
ROSATOM marketing office registered in South Africa
ROSATOM and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Ghana signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy
Egypt Dismantles Equipment at Looted Nuclear Plant Site
Chemical, nuclear weapons found in Libya - prime minister
Russia ready to finance Egypt first nuclear plant
Niger: uranium hot spot
AREVA will return the foreign workers to the uranium deposits in Niger, which have been evacuated after the September seizure of seven hostages. The kidnappers demand the abolition of the ban on wearing Muslim headscarves in France, the release of their imprisoned comrades, and ransom payments to 7 million euros.
The epic of the hostages is far from complete, but the uranium business could not stand still. Niger - main uranium storeroom for French nuclear industry, and mines in the north of this country should not be left unattended.
The French press reported that AREVA will return to the Arlit and other northern cities Niger some staff. It will happen in the coming weeks. The company promises to make every effort to ensure the safety of its people and prevent a recurrence of the events of September.
On the night of September 16, unidentified gunmen kidnapped in Arlit five employees SATOM, one employee AREVA and his wife. Subsequently, it was clarified that the five kidnapped workers SATOM - three French, one citizen of Madagascar, and one citizen of Togo.
IAEA approves area for first Egyptian nuclear plant
Mashinostroitelnyi Zavod OJSC visited by delegation from the Republic of South Africa
Rosatom applies to develop Namibian uranium deposit
Russia to invest $1 bln in Namibia uranium deposits
Russia reiterates interest in building Egyptian nuclear plant
Egypt criticizes IAEA for resolution on Iran
Egypt to build several nuclear power plants
RF minister of natural resources visits Namibia
Rosenergoatom to have talks with Cape Verde Energy Ministry on construction of floating nuclear plant
VTB, Techsnabexport ink memo to produce Namibia uranium
Techsnabexport, Renova to develop uranium deposits in Africa, Asia
Pebble-bed reactor appeal turned down
More uranium found in Namibia
Namibia opts for nuclear power
