NUCLEAR IN ARGENTINA

  • Argentina has two nuclear reactors generating approximately 10% of its electricity
  • Consumption rate of 120 tonnes ( 264,555 lbs ) per year

 

  • Its first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1974

 

  • Argentina 's government has made nuclear energy a priority to meet its energy needs and to sustain economic growth
  • In an August 2006 policy statement an 8-year, $3.5bn strategic plan for the nuclear power sector was announced, including:
  • Completing the construction of Atucha 2 (80% built);
  • Reactivating the 200t/y Arroyito heavy water production plant;
  • Extending the operating life of the Embalse reactor for another 25 years
  • Initiating feasibility studies to start construction in 2010 of one, and possibly two, 740 MWe CANDU-6 reactor(s), at Embalse.

 

  • Announced the re-opening of the Don Otto mine (and potentially Sierra Pintada)

 

  • There are plans to resume the uranium enrichment program at the Pilcaniyey complex (currently imported from the USA)

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