Russia and Ethiopia have formalized plans to develop a nuclear power plant in Ethiopia, marking a significant step in the East African country’s energy ambitions. On Thursday, the two nations signed an action plan outlining the planning and construction of the facility, RIA news agency reported, citing Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation.
The agreement was signed during a nuclear power forum by Aleksei Likhachev, General Director of Rosatom, and Ashebir Balcha, CEO of the Ethiopian Electric Company. The document lays out a detailed construction plan, a “road map” for technical and economic implementation, and provisions for an intergovernmental agreement to move the project forward.
Training for Ethiopian staff in nuclear plant operations and the development of the country’s nuclear sector are also key components of the agreement. This initiative aligns Ethiopia with other African nations exploring nuclear energy; South Africa currently operates the continent’s only nuclear power plant, while Egypt is constructing new reactors. Earlier, Niger announced plans for two 2,000-megawatt reactors in partnership with Rosatom, highlighting Russia’s expanding role in African nuclear projects.
The Russia-Ethiopia collaboration represents a strategic partnership in nuclear energy, aiming to boost Ethiopia’s electricity generation capacity and support long-term economic growth.
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