The project is
being implemented by the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), under the
guidance of Science and Technology Ministry of the Government of Bangladesh.
The Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will include two units namely Rooppur
Unit-1 and Rooppur Unit-2 with a capacity of 1.2GW each.
Foundation stone
for the Rooppur NPP was laid in October 2013 and the first concrete for the
main construction phase was poured in November 2017. Rooppur Unit-1 is
scheduled to commence operations in 2023, while Rooppur Unit-2 is due to come
online in 2024.The nuclear power plant will use cutting-edge technologies and
follow the safety guidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The project will provide low-cost electricity and create new
jobs in Bangladesh. The power production in Bangladesh currently exceeds 4GW a
year. The new plant will increase the country’s power production and enable it
to achieve energy independence. Rooppur NPP will be equipped with two VVER-1200
water-cooled, water-moderated power reactors of the AES-2006 / V-392M design.
Each reactor unit comprises a reactor and four circulation
loops, with each loop including circulation pipelines, a reactor coolant pump,
and horizontal steam generator.
Nominal thermal power of the reactor is 3.2GW, while the maximum
utilisation factor is more than 90%. The time of fuel operation cycle in the
reactor is between four and five years.
The main equipment
of the power plant will have a service life of more than 60 years, without the
need for replacement.
The power plant
will also include meteorological and water gauge stations, permanent seismic
stations, as well as storage and laboratory facilities.
Construction of the nuclear power plant has been divided into
stages, including the preparatory and main stages. The preparatory construction
stage work was carried out during 2015-2016. It included the construction of
amenities and office buildings, roads, security fences, and storage facilities.
The main
construction works include excavation works, the pit water removal system,
development of pit for units one and two, soil stabilisation works, and
foundations for both the reactor units.
The Rooppur NPP incorporates the defence-in-depth protection
system, which is a multi-layer protection and mitigation system. Any human or
man-made accidents can be mitigated using the system ensuring safety to the
environment.
The system
includes five layers of barriers, which will prevent radiation exposure as well
as protect people and the environment.
JSC Atomstroyexport, a subsidiary of Rosatom, has been appointed
as general contractor by BAEC for the project. The contractual scope includes
the supply of equipment and materials, and nuclear fuel, as well as providing
training to the project management team. A $79.3m contract was awarded to Inter
RAO Engineering for pit excavation of the main buildings, and construction and
erection of facilities for the plant. Goldenberg Group of Companies was awarded
the civil construction and pipe laying works contract. Orgenergostroy carried
out a comprehensive engineering survey for the plant and constructed the pilot
bases and residential camps for the contractors.
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