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Saudi reactors
http://tass.ru/ekonomika/2056032
Even though that Saudi arabia does have a history of operating nuclear reactors, this is something new, something major. As they are ordering 16 new powerblocks (VVER1200 I guess) for ~20 GW of energy. The price of the contract is ~100b USD. I wonder if there would be offset agreements from the either side to go with the deal. And I wonder why it happened now. |
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After a quick google search, I think this is a deal that they did with China back in 2012, aiming to get 16 new reactors online by 2030.
In a way, it's a good thing, more oil for the west (at a price), but since the Saudis are chief backers of Pakistans program, the Indians are going to be annoyed. Furthermore, with Irans NPP plans, it's probably just the beginning of a nuclear reactor race around the Persian Gulf, which can only end well. :dead: |
Well those are the wrong reactors for getting weapons, though they could get enrichment equipment as an offset deal stuff.
BTW what was the topic title edited? Or did I get it wrong somehow? |
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