Rooppur Unit 1
Rooppur Unit 1 is situated at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi, Pabna District, Bangladesh, and is the nation's first nuclear power facility. This VVER-1200 reactor, with a net capacity of 1200 MWe, is crucial for meeting Bangladesh's growing energy demands and supporting sustainable deve
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Rooppur Unit 1
Status: UNDER_CONSTRUCTION Category: POWER Country: Bangladesh Bangladesh Type: VVER-1200 VVER-1200 Capacity: 1200 MWe
Overview
Rooppur Unit 1 is situated at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi, Pabna District, Bangladesh, and is the nation's first nuclear power facility. This VVER-1200 reactor, with a net capacity of 1200 MWe, is crucial for meeting Bangladesh's growing energy demands and supporting sustainable development. It is currently under construction, with progress marking a historic milestone for the country's energy sector.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Rooppur 1 — Official reactor data and status from the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant — General overview and historical context of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
- World Nuclear Association - Bangladesh — Country profile with details on nuclear energy development in Bangladesh.
- World Nuclear News - Rooppur Construction Updates [UNVERIFIED] — News article covering construction progress at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
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