Putin and Sisi Launch Landmark Nuclear Project as Egypt Enters New Energy Era
Egypt has taken a historic step toward becoming a nuclear-powered nation as President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly inaugurated the region’s largest nuclear energy project — the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony marked the installation of the first reactor, a major milestone in what is set to become the mos
t significant energy project in both the Middle East and Africa. Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom is constructing four reactor units with a total capacity of 4,800 megawatts. The agreement also includes long-term commitments for nuclear fuel supply and operational support for up to 60 years, underscoring deep strategic cooperation between Cairo and Moscow. The Dabaa project positions Egypt as a rising regional power in civilian nuclear energy, aiming to meet growing electricity demands and strengthen the country’s long-term energy security.