Egypt's Nuclear Regulatory Authority affirms El Dabaa project meets international safety standards

This statement addresses a recent press report alleging safety violations during construction, with ENRRA emphasizing its commitment to transparency. The Authority states that all implementation phases are subject to rigorous oversight by ENRRA, the national regulatory body, and are supported by ongoing monitoring from the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA. ENRRA's regulatory processes include an 18-month evaluation of licensing documents with international experts, issuance of construction licenses after verifying designs, and daily on-site inspections by resident inspectors and global consultants.

The Authority also ensures prompt identification and remediation of any technical observations or non-conformances by the Nuclear Power Plants Authority NPPA and the Russian contractor. Recent IAEA audit missions, including one in June 2026, have commended ENRRA’s oversight and confirmed Egypt's comprehensive regulatory framework and professional competence. ENRRA reassured the public about the plant's safety, citing the NPPA's stringent quality control system and full compliance with all regulatory procedures and approval requirements.

The Authority reiterated that all work at the El Dabaa site is under strict national oversight, ensuring adherence to IAEA