Egypt and nuclear energy: aspects, reasons and future

Cauich-López, D A; Payan, Luis Felipe Barrera; Abdelhalim, A M N; Izrantsev, V. V.; Knorring, V. G.; Kondrashkova, G.; Pankratov, Yu M.; Mukhametova, Liliya; Синицын, Антон

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/337/1/012081

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“…Te strategy includes expanding energy infrastructure, increasing energy production units, exploring additional energy resources, and encouraging the adoption of renewable energy sources. Moreover, Egypt has future plans to integrate nuclear energy into its energy mix [35]. In 2019, Egypt contributed 0.73% of global greenhouse gas emissions.…”

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“…Te Egyptian government's determination to develop a competitive industrial infrastructure will support the nuclear program and ensure the stability of these projects. Te plan is to build six additional NPPs if the frst project proves to be successful [35]. Dr. Amjad El-Wakeel, chairman of the Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA), has identifed Al-Nigela 1 and 2 sites in Matrouh Governorate as promising locations for future nuclear projects.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Advancing Small Modular Reactor Technology Assessment in the Czech Republic, Egypt, and Poland

Saleh,

Kojecky,

Macieja

et al. 2023

Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations

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This paper introduces the utilization of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s toolkit for reactor technology assessment (RTA) application to deploy small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Czech Republic, Egypt, and Poland. The increasing demand for clean energy has led to the prominence of small modular reactors (SMRs) in addressing global energy challenges. The successful integration of SMRs into national energy systems necessitates comprehensive evaluations that take into account each country’s specific characteristics and energy requirements. RTA application represents significant progress towards innovative nuclear solutions, advancing a cleaner and more resilient energy future plan. The aim of this study is assessing the feasibility and advantages of SMR implementation in these countries, focusing on energy security, emission reduction, and long-term sustainability. Various SMR technologies, including NuScale, SMART, HTR-PM, BWRX-300, SMR-160, and RITM-200, are comparatively analyzed based on safety, scalability, efficiency, and economic viability. The findings reveal that BWRX-300 suits the needs of the Czech Republic and Poland, while RITM-200 is the optimal choice for Egypt. Moreover, NuScale also stands as a strong alternative for all three countries. This article emphasizes the importance of informed discussions and evidence-based decisions, promoting sustainable energy development and global advancements in nuclear technology. By utilizing SMRs, the Czech Republic, Egypt, and Poland can enhance energy security, reduce emissions, and meet rising energy needs sustainably.

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Section: Egyptmentioning

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Section: Egyptmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancing Small Modular Reactor Technology Assessment in the Czech Republic, Egypt, and Poland

Saleh,

Kojecky,

Macieja

et al. 2023

Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations

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“…The fuel cost figure includes used fuel management and final waste disposal. These costs, while usually external for other technologies, are internal for nuclear power plants [6,7]. Currently in Egypt, the government-proposed form of funding such costs in the form of a levy on the electricity price of USD 0.001 per kWh for radioactive waste and spent fuel management, and an additional USD 0.001 per kWh for decommissioning [8].…”

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Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt

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In February 2016, the Egyptian government introduced Egyptian Vision 2030. An important pillar of this vision is energy. Egyptian Vision 2030 presented renewable energy as the best solution to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the energy sector. Egypt’s electricity comes from various power plants; conventional thermal plants generate over 90% in which gas-fired generation accounts for 75% of the total output. Following the increase in natural gas (NG) projects in Egypt, NG is the dominant electricity source. Based on the pillars of the sustainable development strategy of Egypt, the county can increase dependence on renewable energies, and reduce CO2 emissions and bound electricity production from natural gas. We aim to determine future energy generation strategies from various power plant technologies depending on these three principles. To make the picture more clear and complete, we compared the environmental impacts and external costs of fossil, hydro, and nuclear power plants in Egypt. We used two computer codes: the model for energy supply strategy alternatives and their general environmental impacts (MESSAGE) and the simplified approach for estimating environmental impacts of electricity generation (SIMPACTS). The MESSAGE code modeled the energy-supply systems to determine the best energy-supply technology to meet future energy demands. SIMPACTS estimated the environmental impact and damage costs associated with electricity generation. The results indicated that nuclear power plants and gas power plants are long-term electricity supply sources. Nuclear power plants entail low total external-damage costs, in addition to low environmental impact during normal operation. We conclude that nuclear power plants are the best alternative long-term electricity-generation choice for Egypt to meet future electricity demands.

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“…One of the ways to solve the problem of polluted and degraded urban soils is to use in green building of soils formed on the basis of sludge of water treatment facilities [7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. The water sludge has agrochemical properties that make it a sapropel: a sufficient content of organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, a favourable pH range.…”

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Application of water treatment sludge for obtaining fertile soil

2021

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The properties of soil obtained from the sludge of water treatment plants were investigated. A new recipe for obtaining soil from peat, river sand and sludge dehydrated with cotton dust was developed. The obtained soil is well structured, resistant to unfavourable mechanical and physical-chemical impacts. It is recommended for creating lawns, planting sports grounds, squares and road slopes. It can be used for filling landfills of solid municipal waste, for strengthening river banks and reservoirs, for soil protection, as well as for production of fertile soils in horticultural and urban farms, when growing vegetables, berries and flowers in greenhouses. The studied soil expands the range of plant nutrient mixtures, is based on the use of available raw materials, and is not difficult to prepare.

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Egypt and nuclear energy: aspects, reasons and future

Cited by 5 publications

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Advancing Small Modular Reactor Technology Assessment in the Czech Republic, Egypt, and Poland

Advancing Small Modular Reactor Technology Assessment in the Czech Republic, Egypt, and Poland

Optimization of Electricity Generation Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Egypt

Application of water treatment sludge for obtaining fertile soil

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