Name of the Project
Rooppur nuclear power plant (NPP).

Location
Ishwardi Upazilla, 160 km from Dhaka, in Bangladesh.

Project Owner/s
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC).

Project Description
The Rooppur NPP will comprise two VVER-1200 reactors with a total capacity of 2 400 MW.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
$12.65-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
Unit 1 is scheduled for completion in 2024 and Unit 2 in 2025.

Latest Developments
World Nuclear News reported on March 25 that installation of the turbine at Unit 1 had been successfully completed, which is an important step to the physical startup of the plant. 

Rosatom has completed hydraulic tests of systems and equipment for the primary circuit at Unit 1.

The process included several stages, including pretraining, filling the primary circuit with water, creating the necessary pressure and temperature, as well as preparing the main and related systems. An automated process control system was put into operation, providing control of technological parameters during hydraulic tests. Tests for density and strength were conducted at a pressure of 24.5 MPa.

The specialists thoroughly monitored the condition of the equipment, recording all indicators in accordance with project requirements and international safety standards.

The next important step will be the hot testing of the reactor installation. 

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Various divisions of Rosatom are in charge of manufacturing reactor vessels, steam generators, pumps, heat-exchangers and other equipment.

Contact Details for Project Information
BAEC, tel +880 2818 1846 or fax +880 2818 1842.