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Wed, 10/22/2008 - 21:04
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Vietnam capable of running nuclear power plants
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam is capable of operating nuclear power plants, and the plan to run its first nuclear reactor in 2020 is of great significance in the situation of power shortage.
The Vice Chairman of the NA's Committee for Science, Technology and
Environment, Nguyen Dang Vang, made the statement regarding the
controversial issue while meeting with the press on the sidelines of the
ongoing NA session in Hanoi .
He said the country's energy demand sees an annual growth rate of 17
percent while the energy production annually increases by only 13-14
percent, adding that some 32 months are enough for Vietnam to prepare
personnel for the industry.
As Vietnam is facing insufficiency of hydro-electric and
thermo-electric sources, the nuclear power solution will supply power at a
low cost, equal to 60-65 percent as compared with other solutions, with
limited impacts on the environment.
According to a draft prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to be
submitted to the NA, Vietnam will build two nuclear power plants in the
central coastal province of Ninh Thuan, with four 1,000 MW nuclear reactors.
It is expected that the first reactor will be put into operation in 2020
to meet 1 percent of the total national consumption. Once completed, the two
plants will be able to contribute an increasing power volume, satisfying
from 6 percent by 2030 to 20-25 percent of the national demand by 2050.
Many nuclear power experts supported the project, seeing it proper in the
context that the world is facing energy crisis and help reduce exhaust
fumes.
However, experts also recommended attention to issues of personnel
training, nuclear waste treatment, environmental protection and radiation
safety.
Prof. Pham Duy Hien, former director of the Vietnam Nuclear Energy
Institute, suggested the operation of one reactor to withdraw practical
experiences for further developing personnel, infrastructure, and laws for
the nuclear energy industry.
Sharing Hien's view, Prof. Chu Hao, former Deputy Minister of Science and
Technology, also underlined the importance for nuclear power production in
Vietnam though it required time to improve personnel, technology and
management capacity.
To meet the demands of human resource for the industry, the Ministry of
Education and Training will start enrolling students as from 2009. The
ministry has set to work on the project and chose universities for nuclear
electricity training.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade predicts Vietnam will need about
294 billion kWh by 2020 and 562 billion kWh by 2030, while primary sources
are estimated to be capable of producing only 230 billion kWh, and 293
billion kWh by the time.
The Vice Chairman of the NA's Committee for Science, Technology and
Environment, Nguyen Dang Vang, made the statement regarding the
controversial issue while meeting with the press on the sidelines of the
ongoing NA session in Hanoi .
He said the country's energy demand sees an annual growth rate of 17
percent while the energy production annually increases by only 13-14
percent, adding that some 32 months are enough for Vietnam to prepare
personnel for the industry.
As Vietnam is facing insufficiency of hydro-electric and
thermo-electric sources, the nuclear power solution will supply power at a
low cost, equal to 60-65 percent as compared with other solutions, with
limited impacts on the environment.
According to a draft prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to be
submitted to the NA, Vietnam will build two nuclear power plants in the
central coastal province of Ninh Thuan, with four 1,000 MW nuclear reactors.
It is expected that the first reactor will be put into operation in 2020
to meet 1 percent of the total national consumption. Once completed, the two
plants will be able to contribute an increasing power volume, satisfying
from 6 percent by 2030 to 20-25 percent of the national demand by 2050.
Many nuclear power experts supported the project, seeing it proper in the
context that the world is facing energy crisis and help reduce exhaust
fumes.
However, experts also recommended attention to issues of personnel
training, nuclear waste treatment, environmental protection and radiation
safety.
Prof. Pham Duy Hien, former director of the Vietnam Nuclear Energy
Institute, suggested the operation of one reactor to withdraw practical
experiences for further developing personnel, infrastructure, and laws for
the nuclear energy industry.
Sharing Hien's view, Prof. Chu Hao, former Deputy Minister of Science and
Technology, also underlined the importance for nuclear power production in
Vietnam though it required time to improve personnel, technology and
management capacity.
To meet the demands of human resource for the industry, the Ministry of
Education and Training will start enrolling students as from 2009. The
ministry has set to work on the project and chose universities for nuclear
electricity training.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade predicts Vietnam will need about
294 billion kWh by 2020 and 562 billion kWh by 2030, while primary sources
are estimated to be capable of producing only 230 billion kWh, and 293
billion kWh by the time.
