Rosatom, Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Sign contract for joint work at El-Dabaa NPP in Egypt

Rosatom engineering division (Atomstroyexport JSC) and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. (KHNP) have concluded a contract to construct turbine islands under the El-Dabaa NPP project in Egypt. According to the agreement, the Korean company will build some 80 buildings and structures at four units of the power plant and will procure and supply equipment and materials for the turbine islands.

“The contract with Atomstroyexport JSC for constructing the turbine islands can be seen as a significant achievement for Korea. Building upon our experience in the UAE, KHNP will do its best to successfully implement the El-Dabaa NPP project,” said Jooho Whang, KHNP CEO. Substantial preparatory work preceded the signature of the contract. Upon the results of the consultations held in December 2021, Rosatom approved KHNP as a sole bidder that was admitted to the discussions and conclusion of the contract for the planned deal, provided KHNP complied with the ASE JSC procurement requirements and the parties reached an agreement on such terms and conditions.

“Nuclear energy plays an important role in meeting the increasing demand for electricity and achieving carbon neutrality, and it also brings nations together. On the contrary, it is of paramount importance to develop and expand it further benefitting our countries,” Director for International Business at Rosatom Boris Arseev said at the signing ceremony.