Saudi reactors

ikalugin · 06-21-15, 06:36 PM

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.

Oberon · 06-21-15, 06:48 PM

"Don't wait for the translation, yes or no?"

Oberon · 06-21-15, 06:52 PM

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.

ikalugin · 06-22-15, 01:37 AM

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?

06-21-15, 06:36 PM	#1
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Grumpy as always.

06-22-15, 01:37 AM	#4
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	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? __________________ Grumpy as always. Last edited by ikalugin; 06-22-15 at 02:13 AM.

06-21-15, 06:48 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	"Don't wait for the translation, yes or no?"

06-21-15, 06:52 PM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	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.