Following the February 2026 FID, RoPower Nuclear entered the pre-EPC phase expected to last approximately 15 months. By May 2026 RoPower was completing geotechnical investigations, continuing the licensing process, finalising pre-EPC contract negotiations, negotiating long-lead item contracts, defining supply chains, and preparing the organisation for the pre-EPC and EPC phases. The following pre-EPC phase will aim to deliver a Class 2 budget estimate and identify co-financing sources for the $6-7 billion project.