Egypt’s Petrojet has clinched a $100 million contract with Russia’s Atomstroyexport, a key player in the construction of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
The announcement, made by Egypt’s Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ministry, aims to significantly advance the ambitious El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project.
The contract, formalised this week, entrusts Petrojet with the vital task of implementing coastal protection works for the El-Dabaa NPP, which is situated along the Mediterranean coast.
The scope of the agreement includes safeguarding 4.2 kilometers of shoreline, an essential measure to ensure the stability and longevity of the nuclear facility.
Under the terms of the deal, Petrojet will execute extensive earthworks, moving approximately 2 million cubic meters of earth.
The project also involves the supply and installation of over 800,000 cubic meters of rocks, alongside the construction and installation of more than 91,000 concrete breakwaters.
The measures are designed to protect the plant from coastal erosion and ensure its resilience against environmental challenges.
The El-Dabaa NPP, located in the Matrouh Governorate, is considered a cornerstone of Egypt’s nuclear energy ambitions.
As of the end of this year, the project’s construction is expected to be about 30% complete.
The Egyptian government is targeting the start of trial operations for the plant’s first reactor in the latter half of 2027.
Construction work for El-Dabaa has been progressing well, with the first concrete pour for the fourth power unit occurring earlier this year.
The milestone is a reflection of the ongoing commitment to advancing Egypt’s energy infrastructure and diversifying its energy mix.
Petrojet’s role in this critical project highlights its growing expertise and capacity in large-scale infrastructure undertakings, said the company.
The collaboration with Atomstroyexport, a subsidiary of Russia’s Rosatom is expected to deepen ties between Egypt and Russia to boost energy security by enhancing Egypt’s nuclear energy capabilties.
