Published June 1991 | Version v1
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Egypt's nuclear power programme: Economic and financial constraints

Creators

  • 1. Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo (Egypt)
  • 2. Center for Political and Strategic Studies, Cairo (Egypt)

Description

Egypts' needs for electric power up to the year 2002 is assessed. The potential of different energy resources in Egypt is evaluated. The nuclear option is discussed from economic, social, and technological point of view. The special situation of Egypt as a developing country with weak infrastructure and limited qualified manpower is stressed. Advanced nuclear technology is discussed from the perspective of its appropriateness to the needs and conditions prevailing in developing countries. Some national and international resources to finance nuclear power projects were proposed and the potential of each was assessed. (author). 11 refs, 2 figs, 6 tabs

Part of:
Financing of nuclear power projects in developing countries

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Financing of nuclear power projects in developing countries
Imprint Pagination
404 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 243-256.
Report number
IAEA-TECDOC--610

Conference

Title
Topical seminar on financing of nuclear power projects in developing countries.
Dates
4-7 Sep 1990.
Place
Jakarta (Indonesia).

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
22081422
Subject category
S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ECONOMICS; EGYPTIAN ARAB REPUBLIC; ELECTRIC POWER; ENERGY SOURCES; FINANCING; NUCLEAR ENERGY; POWER DEMAND
Descriptors DEC
AFRICA; DEMAND; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ENERGY; POWER

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