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April 30, 2026

Russia-built Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant starts test generation of nuclear power

Fuel loading has begun at the first unit of Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, built by Russia’s Rosatom

Russia-built Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant starts test generation of nuclear power

TL;DR

  • Fuel loading has begun at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh.
  • The plant, built by Russia, will supply 10% of Bangladesh's national energy needs upon full operation.
  • The first unit's fuel loading is expected to conclude in 45 days, followed by testing and gradual power increase.
  • The facility will have two reactors with a planned capacity of 2,400 megawatts.
  • Russia is financing 90% of the estimated $13 billion project cost and will handle fuel supply, maintenance, and spent fuel management.
  • The first reactor is projected to start commercial operation in August with an initial supply of 300 megawatts.
  • Full-scale production is expected by December 2026 or early 2027.
  • The project aims to address Bangladesh's energy crisis and reduce its reliance on imported oil and gas, primarily from the Middle East and India.

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