DHAKA, May 27, (V7N) – A cutting-edge Operator Information Support System (OISS) has been installed at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking the first time Russia has implemented this advanced digital technology outside its own country.
The system has been successfully integrated into the Instrumentation and Control (I&C) system of Unit 1, currently under commissioning by Rosatom Automated Control System (RASU). Rosatom announced the milestone in a press release, highlighting its commitment to adopting world-class technology for safe and efficient operation of Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant.
OISS acts as a smart assistant for plant operators, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of thousands of operational parameters. It enhances visualization, supports decision-making, and boosts operational efficiency and reliability. Andrei Butko, CEO of OISS, said the system is designed to optimize information processing and significantly improve operator performance.
Project Director Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain emphasized that Rooppur NPP is a landmark project for Bangladesh’s energy sector. He noted that alongside modern reactor technology, digital solutions like OISS will strengthen management culture and provide vital support tools for plant personnel.
The system will remain restricted to internal use by authorized operators of Rooppur NPP. OISS was first tested at Novovoronezh NPP in Russia and later launched at Kursk NPP-2, one of Russia’s most advanced nuclear plants.
Rooppur NPP houses two Russian-designed VVER-1200 reactors with a combined capacity of 2,400 MW. This third-generation+ reactor technology meets modern international safety standards and is already in operation in Russia and Belarus. Rosatom is also implementing similar projects in Egypt, Hungary, Turkey, China, and Kazakhstan.
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