Argentina is to resume work on the prototype Carem-25 small modular reactor project, the refurbishment of the Atucha-1 nuclear power plant, and a used fuel dry storage facility at Atucha, Nucleoeléctrica Argentina announced on 21 April.
Energy minister Sergio Lanziani said the projects, on which work was suspended last year because of “breaches by contractor companies”, are vital for the country.
The decision to resume work on the projects was taken on 17 April during a videoconference of Nucleoeléctrica’s shareholders. The majority shareholder is the state.
Energy minister Sergio Lanziani said the projects, on which work was suspended last year because of “breaches by contractor companies”, are vital for the country.
The decision to resume work on the projects was taken on 17 April during a videoconference of Nucleoeléctrica’s shareholders. The majority shareholder is the state.
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