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is the identical reactor and project built by Russia’s
Rosatom in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi contracts undermine universal NPP contracts issued to other nations by Russia. $ 12.65 billion is overpriced due to corrupt practices by former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her ousted government.
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The US$ 12.65 billion project is being financed mainly through
Russian export credit, accounting for 90% of the total cost at US$ 11.38 billion. As of September 3, 2024, US$ 7.3 billion of this credit has been utilized. The Russian export credit has a 7-year utilization period from 2017 to 2024, with
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The nuclear part of the plant is housed in a single building acting as containment and missile shield. Besides the reactor and steam generators this includes an improved refueling machine, and the computerized reactor control systems. Likewise protected in the same building are the emergency systems,
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Additionally, a research article published in 2020 indicates that the
Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of the Rooppur NPP is competitive with those of coal, oil, and renewable energy sources. The research article also points out that the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of the Rooppur NPP is
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reactor power plant, increasing output to 2.4 GWe. On
December 25, 2015, representatives of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom signed the contract for the construction of the Rooppur nuclear power plant worth the equivalent of US$ 12.65 billion.
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mission in
Bangladesh. Later on, IAEA approved a technical assistance project for the Rooppur nuclear power plant. In 2013, a group of Bangladeshi scientists and the global diaspora voiced profound concern over the safety and economic viability of the plant. Several separate issues were raised, from
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Endowment study argues that Russian Rosatom grabbed contracts by bribing political elites in every country where it constructed nuclear power plants, including Bangladesh and South Africa.Russian Federal Prosecutors have accused a subsidiary of Rosatom of corruption and knowingly selling
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Russian Embassy in Dhaka issued a press release on September 11, 2024, clarifying that as of September 3, 2024, approximately US$ 7.3 billion of the US$ 11.38 billion export credit (set to expire on December 31, 2024) and US$ 491.3 million out of the
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Reducing dependence on electricity generated from oil and gas is crucial for
Bangladesh due to the depletion of these resources and their adverse effects on the environment. Experts believe that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will play a crucial role in ensuring energy security and reducing CO2
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conducted a feasibility study and found the project at
Rooppur feasible. In 1980, a 125 MW nuclear power plant project was approved. However, this effort also did not materialize. In 1987–88, another feasibility study was conducted and the decision made to construct a 300 to 500 MW nuclear power
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was made in 1961. In 1963, the Rooppur village of the Pabna district was selected for the proposed plant and 254 acres (103 ha) of land was acquired. The plan was to establish a 200MW nuclear power plant on the selected site. Discussions took place with the Government of Canada from 1964 to
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In 2005, Bangladesh signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with China. In 2007, the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) proposed two 500 MW nuclear reactors for Rooppur by 2015. In 2008, China offered funding for the project. Instead, the Bangladesh government started discussion with the
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In 2016 ground preparation work commenced. The $ 12.65 billion contract is 90% funded by a loan from the Russian government. The two units generating 2.4 GWe are planned to be operational in 2024 and 2025. Rosatom will operate the units for the first year before handing over to Bangladeshi
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The accused have countered that there has been no such corruption and that costs of building such a facility are inevitably higher for the first nuclear power plant in Bangladesh than for comparable plants in India or for the first such plant being built in Belarus.
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completing hydraulic tests for Rooppur unit 1. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, however, meant international sanctions and restrictions on movement of Russian capital and personnel. By 2022, Russia claimed its work on the plant was unaffected.
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had been added to the VVER-1200. The system is based on a cooling system and water tanks built on top of the containment dome. The passive systems handle all safety functions for 24 hours, and core safety for 72 hours.
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currently higher than that of gas-based power plants in Bangladesh. However, this situation may change as the country becomes more reliant on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imported from the international market.
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involved significant corruption by engineers tasked with furnishing 966 flats for plant workers. This included inflated prices for domestic products, such as pillows that were priced at BDT 5957.
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and her family members embezzled over $ 5 billion in kickbacks for the purchase of two VVER-1200 reactors from Rosatom. However, the website did not provide any sources to support this claim.
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about increased costs, from statements of around US$ 4 billion made earlier in the same year. Transparency International also expressed concern about the safety of the proposed plant.
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compartment of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and a significant part of the equipment for the machine room. Over 70 tenders have been issued for ‘non-critical’ works where
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1966. Discussions with the governments of Sweden and Norway were also going on in those years. However, no real progress was made. In 1970, the project was scrapped.
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With an over 90% utilization factor, the power plant is expected to generate 19 billion kWh annually. Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) is 56.73 (USD/MWh)
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nuclear reactor. Design feature of the nuclear reactor is layered safety barriers preventing escape of radioactive material. The reactor has five layers:
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in the event of a severe accident. Russia's arms manufacturer Almaz-Antey to install cooling systems for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
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as the first large piece of equipment in the reactor building of Rooppur 1, describing it as "a unique protection system".
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2216:"Weaponized Rosatom. How Russia uses its nuclear plants abroad for blackmail and political pressure"
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2292:রূপপুর থেকে শেখ হাসিনা পরিবারের লুটপাটের তথ্য ফাঁস! | Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant | Sheikh Hasina
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Fuel pellets: Radioactive elements are retained within the crystal structure of the fuel pellets.
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Fuel rods: The zircaloy tubes provide a further barrier resistant to heat and high pressure.
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1859:"Estimating the economic cost of setting up a nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Bangladesh"
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1548:"Safety of Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh ensured at all stages: Experts"
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1477:"Bangladesh / Concreting Complete For Containment Dome At Rooppur-2 VVER Plant"
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government a year later and on 13 February the two governments signed a
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plant. In 1998, steps were taken to construct a 600 MW power plant. The
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Satellite image of the power plant and surrounding area in January 2024
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1935:"Rooppur pillow scam: Anti-Corruption Commission summons 33 officials"
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in 1974, but no agreement was reached. In 1976–77, the French company
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Belgium, Central Office, NucNet a s b l , Brussels (5 October 2023).
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Reactor shell: a massive steel shell encases the whole fuel assembly
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1444:"First delivery of nuclear fuel takes Bangladesh closer to its goal"
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In 2015, the proposal was delayed by a year. Rosatom offered a two
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1516:"PM wants Rosatom to build another nuclear power plant at Rooppur"
2014:"Hasina, Joy and Tulip embezzle $ 5 billion from Rooppur project"
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2141:"Rampant Corruption at Energy Provider Drags Down South Africa"
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The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission of the
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operators. Russia will supply the nuclear fuel and take back
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struck Bangladesh in early 2020, many projects such as the
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1961:"Pillow scam at Rooppur plant: HC denies bail to engineer"
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In October 2023, the plant received its first shipment of
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the unsuitability of the site to the obsolescence of the
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and critical infrastructures are being built by the
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is a device provided to catch the molten core material (
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Nuclear power stations with reactors under construction
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and prevent it from escaping the containment building.
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1176:"Rooppur nuke plant: $ 12.65b deal inked with Russia"
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shoddy equipment manufactured for nuclear reactors.
1913:"Assessment of costs of nuclear power in Bangladesh"
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IAEA Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR)
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Under-construction nuclear power plant in Bangladesh
2241:"Russian Prosecutors Arrest State Nuclear Official"
1839:. International Atomic Energy Agency. 8 August 2018
1813:. International Atomic Energy Agency. 8 August 2018
1790:"A snapshot on Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project"
1633:. Nuclear Engineering International. Archived from
1297:"Construction starts on second Bangladeshi reactor"
614:is the last line of defence. It prevents escape of
2425:North West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited
1682:"IAEA lauds Rooppur plant construction, oversight"
1329:"Core catcher installation under way at Rooppur 1"
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1097:"Bangladesh agrees nuclear power deal with Russia"
2390:Atomic Energy Research Establishment (Bangladesh)
1219:. Nuclear Engineering International. 1 April 2016
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2266:"Full speed ahead for Xudabao 3 nuclear project"
1199:"TIB concerned over Rooppur nuke plant's safety"
1149:"Rooppur Plant reactor technology being changed"
1061:"PM seeks more Russian investment in ICT sector"
2420:Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources
1079:"Collaboration in defence, telecom agreed upon"
489:and critical infrastructure are being built by
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160:Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited
44:Wide angle view of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
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1137:, Voice for Justice World Forum, 30 June 2013
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2455:West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited
2415:Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh
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2068:rooppur nuclear power plant separating fact
1239:"Rooppur gets design, construction licence"
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1117:"Bangladesh to Get $ 1Bln Loan for Weapons"
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2435:Northwest Power Generation Company Limited
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1601:"Five layers of Safety in Nuclear Reactor"
1481:The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
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963:, Dhaka, 25 December 2015, archived from
955:"Rooppur nuclear deal signed with Russia"
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352:Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation
283:Related media on Commons
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2542:Proposed power stations in Bangladesh
2481:Fenchuganj Combined Cycle Power Plant
2405:Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited
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927:"Delay for Bangladesh nuclear plant"
603:) of a nuclear reactor in case of a
454:echoed criticism from Germany-based
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559:In 2024, the former prime minister
476:Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
151:Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
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1959:Report, Star Online (2020-08-17).
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876:List of megaprojects in Bangladesh
651:International Atomic Energy Agency
429:International Atomic Energy Agency
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1528:from the original on 3 April 2024
1039:Mahbub, Sumon (15 January 2013).
336:. It will be the country's first
332:, 87 miles (140 km) west of
2440:Power Grid Company of Bangladesh
2410:Dhaka Power Distribution Company
2052:from the original on 2024-09-13.
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1014:"Nuclear Power in Bangladesh"
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610:Reactor building: A concrete
841:Nuclear energy in Bangladesh
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395:started discussion with the
235:Units under const.
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2501:Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
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2395:Bangladesh Hydrocarbon Unit
2385:Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka
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33:Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
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1869:: 35073–35095. 2022-01-19.
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456:Transparency International
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2476:Barapukuria Power Station
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1923:(3): 181–194. 2020-11-06.
1627:"Passive safety in VVERs"
1307:World Nuclear Association
1019:World Nuclear Association
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387:After Bangladesh gained
225:Make and model
2289:SOMOY TV (2024-08-18).
244:Nameplate capacity
2471:Ashuganj Power Station
836:Rooppur pillow scandal
767:Rooppur pillow scandal
761:Rooppur pillow scandal
742:Economic justification
408:was approved in 2000.
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139:Construction cost
2491:Matarbari Power Plant
1939:The Business Standard
1885:The Financial Express
1765:The Business Standard
1736:The Business Standard
1686:The Business Standard
1429:Associated Press News
960:The Financial Express
856:Matarbari Power Plant
574:is one of the latest
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212:Power generation
201:Thermal capacity
105:24.06667°N 89.04722°E
2511:Rampal Power Station
2506:Raozan Power Station
2445:Regent Power Limited
2301:– via YouTube.
871:Rampal Power Station
685:Construction started
633:hydrogen recombiners
612:containment building
539:engineering company
474:On 4 November 2017,
238:2 × 1,200 MW (gross)
130:Commission date
2318:Global Defense Corp
1989:Global Defense Corp
1688:. 16 December 2022.
1662:Global Defense Corp
1554:. 22 September 2017
1247:. 5 November 2017.
967:on 26 December 2015
641:molten reactor core
406:nuclear action plan
338:nuclear power plant
256:External links
191:Cooling source
180:Cooling towers
101: /
2312:GDC (2024-08-14).
2097:The Daily Observer
1656:GDC (2021-09-13).
1452:. 1 October 2023.
1388:World Nuclear News
1334:World Nuclear News
1302:World Nuclear News
1205:, 28 December 2015
1184:, 25 December 2015
1125:. 16 January 2013.
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1085:. 15 January 2013.
1067:. 15 January 2013.
932:World Nuclear News
866:Raozan Power Plant
469:spent nuclear fuel
448:Three days later,
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124:Under construction
110:24.06667; 89.04722
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2496:Payra Power Plant
1631:JSC Rosenergoatom
1432:. 5 October 2023.
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861:Payra Power Plant
814:Bangladesh portal
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