"Russia discusses the additional phase of the expansion of the Bangladesh atomic power plant – president of Rosatom The state-supported Rosatom Group talks about building fresh high-power blocks at the Rooppur atomic power plant," said Alexey Lichaczow."

Russia talks with Bangladesh on the construction of another phase of the Rooppur atomic power plant, located close Dhaka. The details were reported by Alexey Lichachev, CEO of the Russian company Rosatom, during the forum “Russian Energy Week”.

The Rooppur Power Plant, established in cooperation with the state-owned Rosatom group, is the first specified facility in this South Asian country. The first power block is to be connected to the national electricity grid before the end of November.

"We are primarily talking about a possible additional phase of investment, including advanced power units" – told journalists Lichaczov.

"Although our Banglian partners are besides considering building smaller units and a investigation reactor, I believe that the main direction of further improvement will be to increase the power of the Rooppur atomic power plant".

He added that the Banglijsa organization had asked Rosatom to submit proposals for "small atomic power plants and floating atomic units".

The Rooppur Power Plant consists of 2 reactors of Russian construction with a full capacity of 2,400 megawatts.

Moscow funds the task through state loans worth $11.9 billion, with the full investment cost estimated at $12.8 billion.

According to Lichaczów, the launch of the second Rooppur power plant block is planned for next year.

On Sunday in the first block, a critical condition was achieved – the minute erstwhile a self-supporting chain reaction begins.

Russia provides equipment, atomic fuel and engineering support for the project.

It is estimated that after full completion of the investment, the power plant will meet up to 12% of Bangladesh's electricity demand.

Translated by Google Translator

source:https://rt-english.com/news/647230-rosatom-rooppur-new-phase/