Electricity from B a n g l a d e s h ‘ s l o n g – a w a i t e d Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant could begin ?owing into the national grid by June or early July as the authorities prepare to start loading nuclear fuel into the plant’s ?rst unit early next month.
according to project of?cials, preparations are underway to begin fuel loading in the ?rst week of April.
testing and synchronization are then expected to continue through May and June, potentially allowing the ?rst unit to start supplying electricity to the national grid by June or July.
initially, the plant will provide electricity on a trial basis and at irregular intervals. Gradually, the facility will move towards full-scale generation. Project of?cials said that the ?rst unit is expected to be ready for fuel loading by the end of March.
a fuel-loading ceremony will be organized and is expected to involve senior of?cials from Bangladesh and Russia. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate the process, while a Russian minister and other senior of?cials may also be present.