In a speech on behalf of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi at a ceremony held by the Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA), Madbouly said the current global energy crisis reaffirms the validity of Egypt's energy strategy focusing on diversifying its sources.

He added that nuclear energy and its peaceful applications play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development goals. “It is one of the key components in securing the energy and water needed to ensure sustainable development in Egypt,” he added.

He said that nuclear energy is a fundamental pillar for environmental sustainability, as it produces no carbon emissions and significantly contributes to mitigating global warming and climate change— issues that are currently troubling the entire world.

During the event, which commemorated the 4th annual day of nuclear energy ceremony organized by the NPPA, a documentary film was screened on the NPPA's efforts to generate electricity from nuclear energy.

The film also highlighted the developments of the Dabaa nuclear power plant which is being implemented in tandem with the Russian side.

With the catcher’s installation, all four nuclear units at the Dabaa project will be equipped with core catchers, marking them as the first long-term nuclear components installed at the facility.

The core catcher, a unique safety device specifically designed for advanced third-generation reactors, takes approximately 14 months to manufacture.

Positioned beneath the reactor vessel, the core catcher is designed to contain molten materials in the unlikely event of a core meltdown.

This system prevents the escape and spread of radioactive materials, thus ensuring the highest levels of safety and environmental protection at the nuclear facility.

The Dabaa project is Egypt’s first nuclear power facility in the Mediterranean coastal city of Dabaa, approximately 300 kilometres northwest of Cairo.

Once completed, the project is expected to supply about 10 percent of Egypt’s energy needs, producing up to 37 billion kilowatt-hours annually, and significantly enhancing the country’s energy independence.

The first nuclear unit is scheduled to begin operations in 2028, with the remaining units following in 2030.