Rooppur Nuclear Plant Integrates Advanced Russian Digital Support System
Rosatom has successfully installed an advanced “Operator Information Support System” (OISS) at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking the first time Russia has implemented the technology outside its own territory.
Commissioning activities for Unit-1 of the power plant are currently underway. The OISS has been integrated into the unit’s instrumentation and control system by Rosatom Automated Control Systems, a subsidiary of Rosatom.
Managing Director of Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh Limited, Dr. Jahedul Hasan, confirmed the development to media outlets on Tuesday, May 26.
He said the advanced digital support system has further strengthened Bangladesh’s commitment to using world-class technologies to safely and efficiently operate the country’s first nuclear power plant.
According to a Rosatom press release, the OISS will function as a “smart assistant” for plant operators. The system can monitor and analyze thousands of operational parameters in real time. It is designed to improve data visualization and help operators make faster decisions during critical situations, ultimately enhancing the plant’s operational efficiency and reliability.
Commenting on the development, Andrey Butko said, “The Operator Information Support System is designed to assist personnel in monitoring and analyzing the condition of the power unit in real time. By optimizing information processing and supporting operator decision-making, the system significantly improves operational efficiency and reliability.”
He added that the successful deployment of the technology at Rooppur represents another important milestone for Rosatom in applying advanced digital technologies to nuclear energy projects worldwide.
Project Director of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Dr. Md. Kabir Hossain, said the Rooppur project is a transformative initiative for Bangladesh’s energy sector. Alongside modern reactor technology, advanced digital solutions like OISS will strengthen operational culture and improve workforce efficiency in plant management.
He noted that the system will serve as a critical support tool for operators at Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant.
Sources concerned said the digital system will remain restricted to authorized internal personnel only due to security considerations.
The OISS technology was first tested at Russia’s Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant before later being introduced at Kursk NPP-2. Bangladesh has now become the first country outside Russia to adopt the technology.
Notably, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is being equipped with two Russian-designed VVER-1200 reactor units, with a combined generation capacity of 2,400 megawatts.
The Generation III+ reactor technology complies with the latest safety standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The technology is already operating successfully in Russia and Belarus, while Rosatom is also implementing similar projects in Egypt, Hungary, Turkey, China and Kazakhstan.
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