Uganda has not constructed or operated a nuclear reactor.
Since 1982, Uganda has been a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology and to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Capacity buildingedit
The government of Uganda has taken steps to build the institutional knowledge and capacity to safely deploy nuclear power in the country. In late 2021,[1] the International Atomic Energy Agency performed an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission was conducted at the invitation of the Government of Uganda.[2][3]
Development proposalsedit
Since 2008, Uganda has indicated its willingness, determination, and intention to develop nuclear power for peaceful means, using locally available uranium deposits.[4] With an electrification rate of 20 per cent as of June 2016, according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics,[5] the country will need more than what it can develop from hydroelectric sites, to satisfy the need for electricity nationwide.[6] The country plans to generate 40,000 megawatts of electricity to meet its goals under the Vision 2040 development plan.[7]
In October 2016, Uganda asked Russia for help in the development of nuclear power.[7] In September 2019, Uganda signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with Russia to build capacity to exploit nuclear technology for energy, medical and other peaceful purposes.[8]
As of late 2022, Uganda's government announced that they were working with parties from Russia, China, and the United States on their development plans, seeking to build up to 2,000 MW of nuclear generation capacity.[9] In 2023, Uganda signed declarations with Korea and Russia for 15 GW.[10]
Power stationsedit
No nuclear power plants or research reactors have been constructed or operated in Uganda.
^Moses Kalisa Seruwagi (28 August 2012). "Uganda plans nuclear energy development". Nairobi: African Review Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
^Wesonga, Nelson (16 June 2016). "German firm avails Shs80b for new power connections". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
^Williams, Luke (23 July 2015). "The Options for a Ugandan Nuclear Energy Programme". Kampala: Oil In Uganda. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
^ abStar Reporter (29 October 2016). "Uganda asks Russia for help in nuclear power". The Star (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
^"Uganda planning to build nuclear power plants". Physics Today. 2008. doi:10.1063/pt.5.022166. ISSN 1945-0699.
^"Uganda Seeks Investors in Nuclear Plant That May Cost $9 Billion". Bloomberg.com. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
^"Uganda picks Russia, South Korea to build two nuclear plants with total 15,000MW capacity". www.intellinews.com. 9 August 2023.
External linksedit
Webpage of Uganda Atomic Energy Council
January 01, 1970
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