The International Atomic Energy Agency Has Reviewed Uganda's Nuclear Infrastructure.

[NNadir]

IAEA completes Ugandan nuclear infrastructure review

Uganda's government is strongly committed to developing the infrastructure needed for a safe, secure and peaceful nuclear power programme, an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has found. The eight-day Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission was conducted at the government's request.

The INIR mission reviewed the status of nuclear infrastructure development using the Phase 1 criteria of the IAEA's Milestones Approach, a comprehensive method to assist countries that are considering or planning their first nuclear power plant which splits the activities necessary to establish the infrastructure for a nuclear power programme into three progressive phases of development. The end of Phase 1 marks the readiness of a country to make a knowledgeable commitment to a nuclear power programme.

Prior to the mission, Uganda prepared and submitted a self-evaluation report and supporting documents covering all infrastructure issues to the IAEA.

To diversify its energy mix, which is now mainly based on hydroelectricity, Uganda has taken steps towards the introduction of nuclear power. It drafted an energy policy that includes nuclear power and established a Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO). A NEPIO coordinates efforts among organisations and individuals who have roles to play in the process. Uganda's NEPIO has completed several studies on different infrastructure issues and drafted a Nuclear Power Roadmap for Uganda that makes recommendations for key decisions on the development of the infrastructure for nuclear power in the short, medium and long term.

The INIR team of IAEA staff and experts from Algeria, Morocco, Turkey and the USA was hosted by Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.

The team made recommendations and suggestions aimed at assisting Uganda in making further progress in the development of its nuclear infrastructure and its readiness to construct the first nuclear power plant in the country...

[Alexander Of Assyria]

1. As suspected, funded in cooperation with China.

“This partnership with China in the area of nuclear energy development is for peaceful purposes and all plans have been made in Uganda to have clean and safe nuclear energy generation sources,” said Ms Nafuna, who is also the national liaison officer with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

[NNadir]

2. Why not? China has very little anti-nuclear ignorance. They have built more reactors...

...in recent times than any other nation.

They know what they're doing.

[Alexander Of Assyria]

7. I agree with you that China has very little nuclear ignorance...strange way to put it but yes.

And delighted this is happening tbh.

[EarnestPutz]

3. The mention of Algeria, Morocco and Turkey got me interested in who else might be thinking....

....about or actively pursuing an infrastructure program with these goals in mind. This from the IAEA website:

"Today, nearly 30 countries around the world are considering or actively embarking upon such a programme. The IAEA helps these countries build their knowledge in energy planning, analysis and nuclear expertise. In the past two years in Africa, the IAEA has conducted four Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) missions to Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria".

It seems that the third world may have a pretty good handle on realistic sources of energy in the future.

[NNadir]

5. I was very pleased when my son showed me his "personal statement" he was required...

...to provide for some of his graduate school applications. (He's applying to get his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering.)

He indicated that a big reason for seeking to become a nuclear engineer is to fight poverty, particularly in the global Southern Hemisphere. My heart almost burst with pride.

[EarnestPutz]

8. Good for him. A really nice motivation. No wonder you're proud.

[keithbvadu2]

4. Does Uganda have the economy to support a nuke plant?

Does Uganda have the economy to support a nuke plant?

China does.

[NNadir]

6. Having a nuclear plant will help build their economy.

It's been a problem that emerging countries, which some 30 years ago included China, have chosen to build their economy the same way the US did, with coal.

Uganda is making a wise choice by comparison.

Ugandans have as much a right to nuclear power as do any civilized people on Earth. They're doing the right way, calling the IAEA in to review their systems. I applaud their wisdom.