With reference to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, consider the following statements: 1. The plant utilizes VVER-1200 reactors to provide power to the national grid. 2. The project has an estimated cost of US$12.65 billion. 3. The plant is designed to provide a capacity of 5,000 MW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 achieves first criticality for Bangladesh's national grid

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Nuclear & new energy technology· Prelims· 19 October 2026

Nuclear energy for decarbonization and energy security: a GS3 Science & Technology case study.

Why in news

Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 achieved first criticality on October 11, 2026, marking a milestone for the country's nuclear energy capacity.

Background

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is being constructed by Russia's Rosatom with an estimated cost of US$12.65 billion. It utilizes VVER-1200 reactors to provide a capacity of 2,400 MW.

Facts for Prelims

S&TVVER-1200: The specific reactor type used in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
FactRooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Estimated project cost of US$12.65 billion.
FactRooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Capacity of 2,400 MW for the national grid.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, consider the following statements:

The plant utilizes VVER-1200 reactors to provide power to the national grid.
The project has an estimated cost of US$12.65 billion.
The plant is designed to provide a capacity of 5,000 MW.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states the capacity is 2,400 MW.

For Mains

Q. Examine the role of nuclear energy in achieving energy security and decarbonizing the power grids of developing nations in South Asia.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Energy security: Transitioning from fossil fuels to base-load nuclear power for industrial growth
Geopolitical dynamics: Influence of Russian Rosatom's nuclear technology footprint in South Asia
Safety and waste: Regulatory challenges in managing spent fuel and reactor safety protocols

Keywords: Energy Security · Nuclear Criticality · Decarbonization · Base-load Power · VVER-1200

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