Fresh nuclear fuel has been successfully loaded into the reactor core of Unit-1 at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking a major milestone toward the plant's commissioning and electricity generation.
The fuel loading process began on 28 April and involved the sequential insertion of 163 fuel assemblies into the reactor core, according to officials involved in the project.
The operation is considered one of the most critical stages before the unit begins commercial power generation.
Alexey Deriy, vice president of Atomstroyexport, said the work was carried out in full compliance with the initial core loading program, operational regulations and international nuclear safety standards.
"The next stage includes installation of the upper reactor unit and integration of all required in-core instrumentation systems," he said.
"Hundreds of additional tests will then be conducted to ensure the reliable and safe operation of all process systems."
