A Government Gazette notice released by the Department of Energy on December 21 has confirmed Cabinet’s decision to move ahead with the 9 600 MW nuclear procurement programme. This means the department can now call for quotes for the tendering process to begin. Russia, China, France and South Korea, Canada and Japan are all vying […] The post Cabinet officially approves … [Read more...] about Cabinet officially approves nuclear plan
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Why South Africa should not build eight new nuclear power stations | The Conversation
South Africa is considering new nuclear power stations to supplement the Koeberg plant near Cape Town. Mike Hutchings/ReutersIt has been an eventful year in South Africa, characterised by power cuts, parliamentary confrontations about wasteful expenditure and student fee protests. There has, however, been a massive elephant in the room that has impacted all these issues but … [Read more...] about Why South Africa should not build eight new nuclear power stations | The Conversation
Russia can fund SA’s nuclear plan
Russia’s government is ready to help South Africa fund new nuclear plants, estimated to cost as much as $ 100 billion, if state-owned Rosatom is awarded the construction contracts, a company official said. Moscow-based Rosatom has suggested several funding models, including helping South Africa secure a Russian loan, Viktor Polikarpov, regional VP for sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about Russia can fund SA’s nuclear plan
Will Putin Pay for $100 Billion South Africa Nuclear Plan?
Price-tag estimates for as many as eight reactors generating 9,600 megawatts, which the government wants to begin operating from 2023 and complete by 2029, range from $ 37 billion to $ 100 billion. Bids are due to start this quarter, with Russia’s state-owned Rosatom Corp. seen as a leader. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and … [Read more...] about Will Putin Pay for $100 Billion South Africa Nuclear Plan?
