The body of the Core Catcher, a critical safety component of Generation III+ nuclear power units, has been successfully installed at Unit 4 of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in Egypt.

The Core Catcher, designed to enhance safety, comprises several elements with a total weight exceeding 700 tons, including a 155-ton body.

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, stated, “Work on the construction of all four units of Egypt's first nuclear power plant is in full swing, adhering to all international requirements. Safety remains our top priority, and the El-Dabaa site exemplifies this commitment.”

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat emphasized the project's adherence to schedule and its alignment with the country's energy strategy. 

He explained that Egypt is focusing on diversifying energy sources, balancing power generation, and leveraging renewable and clean energy to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

The El-Dabaa NPP, Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, will feature four power units equipped with Russian VVER-1200 reactors, each with a capacity of 1,200 MW. 

Rosatom’s Engineering Division is the project's General Designer and Contractor. Under the agreement, Russia will supply nuclear fuel for the plant’s entire operational life and assist in training Egyptian personnel during the first ten years of operation. 

Additionally, Russia will provide specialized storage and containers for spent nuclear fuel under a separate contract.