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The Atomic Show #037 – Nuclear power in the Middle East

November 9, 2006 By Rod Adams 1 Comment

Making Deserts Bloom – Nuclear Power in the Middle East

Shane and I chatted about recent announcements by Morocco, Algeria, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia that they have been talking with the International Atomic Energy Agency about developing nuclear power programs. All of the countries have indicated that they are interested in using nuclear power in cogeneration plants that produce useful products like fresh water in addition to electricity.

One of the key factors to consider is that oil producing countries currently have large reserves of cash, a key ingredient for a successful nuclear power plant development project. In addition, as energy producers, these countries have a base of people that understand the geopolitical importance of the industry, the importance of working carefully around high energy systems, and the impact that the energy industry can have on prosperity.

We talked about desalting plants, production of uranium from sea water, creating fertilizer from atmospheric nitrogen, and history of nuclear programs in the Middle Eastern area.

Here are a few links containing information that might enhance your understanding of the show.

ORNL Review – Chapter 5: Balancing Act

Iran’s quest for power has deep roots

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About Rod Adams

Rod Adams is an atomic energy expert with small nuclear plant operating and design experience, now serving as a Managing Partner at Nucleation Capital, an emerging climate-focused fund. Rod, a former submarine Engineer Officer and founder of Adams Atomic Engines, Inc., one of the earliest advanced nuclear ventures, has engaged in technical, strategic, political, historic and financial discussion and analysis of the nuclear industry, its technology and policies for several decades. He is the founder of Atomic Insights and host and producer of The Atomic Show Podcast.

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  1. Fifty Megatons says

    November 14, 2006 at 1:17 PM

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