Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has hailed the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant as a “tangible reality” fulfilling a national aspiration long held since the mid-20th century. During a visit to the site on Wednesday, July 23, Madbouly confirmed that all four reactors—each with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts—are under construction, with the remaining three units scheduled for completion by 2029. Once fully operational, the plant will deliver a total output of 4,800 megawatts and is a cornerstone of Egypt’s goal to generate 42% of its electricity from renewable and clean energy sources by 2030.
Highlighting the project’s local significance, Madbouly noted that over 80% of the workforce comprises Egyptian nationals, with tens of thousands employed on-site. He emphasised that the facility will be operated solely by qualified Egyptian personnel from day one. Initiated in 2015 through a partnership between Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority and Russia’s ROSATOM, the Dabaa facility—located in Matrouh Governorate—represents Egypt’s first nuclear power plant. Amid increasing energy demands, with peak loads reaching a record 37,600 MW this year, the project underscores Egypt’s strategic pivot toward sustainable energy and energy security under President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s leadership.