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Egypt plans to expand El-Dabaa nuclear plant with 2 additional reactors

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13 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Egypt plans to expand the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant by adding two more reactors to its current four-reactor configuration, aiming to increase nuclear energy capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The project is developed with Russia's Rosatom and aligns with Egypt’s strategy to increase renewable energy share to 45% by 2028.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Egypt’s power sector is expanding nuclear capacity with Russian support, opening new opportunities in supporting nuclear and grid integration technologies. You can tap into supply chain gaps created by the expansion and diversifying energy sourcing.

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