Bangladesh has approved the next phase of power-startup testing at Rooppur's first nuclear reactor, with trial electricity supply expected as early as November if commissioning proceeds successfully.
Another nuclear fuel shipment reached Bangladesh’s Rooppur plant on October 21 as fuel deliveries and commissioning preparations continue for its two reactor units.
As fresh Russian uranium arrives in Pabna and Unit 1 clears high-pressure valve tests, Bangladesh’s $12.65 billion nuclear plant targets a winter grid debut.
