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Egypt is weighing an entry into the floating nuclear power sector as talks advance with Russia\u2019s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom,<\/a> over the potential deployment and localization of floating and small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), RT Arabic reported.<\/p>\n

Rosatom Chief Executive Officer Alexey Likhachev confirmed that Moscow and Cairo are actively discussing opportunities to collaborate on floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) and compact land-based reactors, marking a potential expansion of Egypt\u2019s long-term nuclear strategy beyond the land-based El-Dabaa project.<\/a><\/p>\n

What are floating nuclear power plants?<\/h3>\n

Floating nuclear power plants are compact reactor units mounted on specially constructed vessels or offshore barges.<\/p>\n

Designed to operate along coastlines and in remote regions, FNPPs generate electricity while simultaneously supplying thermal energy and large-scale seawater desalination\u2014all without requiring extensive onshore civil infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Interest in floating nuclear technology has surged worldwide as industrial electrification, large-scale desalination projects, and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers drive up global baseload power demand.<\/p>\n

Unlike intermittent solar<\/a> and wind installations, floating reactors deliver weather-independent, zero-carbon energy, making them a high-reliability complement to renewable power grids.<\/p>\n

Russia\u2019s operational lead and next-gen tech<\/h3>\n

Russia currently leads the commercial deployment of floating nuclear technology through Rosatom\u2019s Akademik Lomonosov<\/i>, the world\u2019s first operational floating nuclear power plant.<\/p>\n

Powered by two KLT-40S reactors, the vessel generates up to 70 megawatts of electricity, supplying power and heat to remote communities in Russia\u2019s Arctic region.<\/p>\n

Rosatom is now developing next-generation floating units centered around the advanced RITM-200 reactor series. Each RITM-200 unit outputs roughly 55 megawatts, featuring higher thermodynamic efficiency, extended operational lifespans, and streamlined maintenance protocols.<\/p>\n

Strategic fit for Egypt\u2019s coastlines<\/h3>\n

While the flagship $30 billion El-Dabaa plant remains Egypt\u2019s central nuclear undertaking, bilateral discussions with Rosatom are increasingly focusing on the future deployment of RITM-200-based floating units.<\/p>\n

If realized, these mobile reactors would supply reliable power and desalinated water to coastal municipalities, industrial corridors, deep-water ports, and major infrastructure projects spanning Egypt\u2019s Mediterranean and Red Sea littoral zones\u2014reinforcing national energy security and supporting carbon reduction goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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