Dabaa Nuclear Plant's 1st unit to start operations in H2 2028

PM Madbouly made this statement while discussing the project's timeline during his visit to the site.

He added that the remaining three units are slated for completion in 2029.

According to a cabinet statement, Madbouly stated that over 80 percent of the project's workforce is Egyptian, with tens of thousands working on-site.

"It is a great honour that Egyptian personnel are trusted to carry out this ambitious undertaking," he expressed.

He explained that the plant consists of four nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 4,800 megawatts (MW), each with a capacity of 1,200 MW, and construction is currently underway across all phases of the project.

The premier clarified that the Dabaa project is part of Egypt’s commitment to having 42 percent of its electricity generation sourced from renewable and clean energy by 2030.

According to a separate cabinet statement on Wednesday, the project will be operated entirely by qualified Egyptian personnel from the very first day of operation.