Fourth and fifth nuclear power plant projects, Argentina
Name of the Project
Fourth and fifth nuclear power plant projects.
Location
Argentina.
Client
Argentine State-run energy company Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A. (NASA).
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a heavy-water reactor and a pressurised-water reactor – Argentina’s fourth and fifth nuclear power plants.
The fourth power plant will have a capacity of 800 MW and will use a CANDU-type reactor, using natural uranium and heavy water.
The fifth power plant will contain China National Nuclear Corporation’s (CNNC’s) HPR1000 reactor technology.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
The projects are worth $15-billion.
Duration
The heavy water reactor plant is expected to start early in 2017 and the pressurised-water reactor will start construction in 2019.
Latest Developments
The CNNC recently reached a major agreement with the Argentine government to cooperate on building the nuclear power plants.
According to the agreement, CNNC will work with NASA on the construction of two nuclear power stations in Argentina.
The first will use a Canadian-designed CANDU reactor, while the second will contain CNNC’s HPR1000 reactor technology, which China is keen to promote internationally.
CNNC has also pledged to help Argentina improve its whole industry level for the nuclear industry, promote the heavy water reactor and pressurised-water reactor projects, and improve financing and construction conditions on the projects.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
CNNC (construction of nuclear power plants).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
NASA nuclear projects management unit, tel +54 5129 7700 or email ri@na-sa.com.ar.
CNNC, tel +86 10 68512211 or fax +86 10 68533989.
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