mardi 23 septembre 2014

SA signs nuclear deal with Russia

The South African government has signed a deal with Russian nuclear power provider Rosatom to build 9.6 GW of nuclear power by 2030. This apparently equates to 8 new Nuclear power plants.



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Now, I'm a proponent of nuclear power and our existing nuclear power station has long provided us with safe, clean energy. Koeberg is a PWR design and the operators have a long-standing relationship with Areva who assist with training and providing spares/replacements etc.



My questions: What sort of plant design is Rosatom likely to use?

What is their safety record like?

Does this deal make any kind of sense, or does it smack of backroom politicking and under the table hand outs?



Should I be worried that our nuclear industry will soon be in bed with the Russians instead of the French?



Does anyone have any idea if this will impact our relationship with Areva re: Koeberg?





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