Pabna, Oct 23 (V7N) — The assembly process of the reactor for Unit-1 of Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully completed, according to a press release from Rosatom, the Russian contractor overseeing the project. The work included installing critical components such as reactor internals, fuel assembly simulators, protective pipes, and Smart Automated and Monitoring Systems (SAMS) sensors.

This marks a major milestone for the plant, as the next step will involve hydraulic testing to ensure the operability of the reactor's equipment. The assembly work was carried out by specialists from Atomstroyexport, Atomtekhenergo, and Rosenergoatom, all subsidiaries of Rosatom.

“Completion of the reactor assembly and preparations for key tests is an essential stage to guarantee the efficient operation of the future power unit. We are committed to ensuring the safe and reliable operations of the plant," said Alexey Deriy, Vice President for Projects in Bangladesh at Atomstroyexport.

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, located in Pabna district, is being built with Russian technical and financial assistance and will feature two power units with a combined capacity of 2,400 MW. The project utilizes Russian VVER-1200 reactors, which are of the Generation III+ design and meet international safety standards.

Rosatom’s engineering division is the general designer and contractor for the project, which is seen as a critical step in Bangladesh’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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