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Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear corporation, may construct a large-capacity seawater desalination plant at the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Egypt, CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this step is part of Russia's broader efforts to strengthen its presence in the global nuclear energy market. Egypt is one of the countries investing heavily in nuclear energy to address energy and environmental challenges. In a wider context, constructing a desalination plant could be part of comprehensive solutions to the water challenges in the region, which is crucial for economic and social development.
