The National Atomic Energy Commission and the consolidation of the business complex around nuclear activity (1976-1994)

The aim of this paper is to analyze the characteristics of consolidation of joint ventures around nuclear power generation, as an initiative of the Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica (CNEA). This policy was closely related to the notion of autonomous scientific and technological development and the need to promote the participation of local suppliers in the nuclear power sector in order to strengthen the domestic industry. For this reason, since 1976 the institution had been carrying out a policy of delivery to the private and provincial sector certain activities linked to the production of materials for the nuclear industry. The formation of companies was performed in each case, under different legal forms and varying degrees of participation to optimize management. (author)