International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) pre-operational safety review team began a crucial safety inspection at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant(RNPP) on Sunday, marking a decisive step towards fuel loading at Unit-1 of Bangladesh’s first nuclear power project.
Site Director Engineer Md Ashraful Islam said this IAEA review is crucial at this final stage before operation.
In line with international nuclear safety protocols, the Pre-OSART mission is typically conducted three to six months before the first fuel loading to ensure operational readiness and safety.
The mission will continue until August 27.
The $12.65 billion plant was built in Ishwardi, Pabna with Russian financial and technical support.
The 15-member mission is led by IAEA senior nuclear safety officer Simon Philip Morgan, with operational safety section head Juraj Rovney serving as deputy team leader. The team started work in 11 operational and safety areas of the plant this morning.
