EVN and AREVA exchange Cooperation Opportunities for Nuclear Power

EVN Chairman Duong Quang Thanh and AREVA Chairman Philippe Varin at the meeting (Photo: EVN).

At the meeting, Mr. Philippe Varin introduced to Mr. Duong Quang Thanh the nuclear reactor of advanced boiling water technology (ABWR).

According to AREVA Chairman, in comparison with the existing technologies ABWR is the most safe and stable technology in term of system high competitive in term of prices. The Chairman said, AREVA is interested in the Ninh Thuan 2 Nuclear Power Project developed in future in Vietnam. At the same time AREVA also desires to cooperate in training staffs on management, communication, operation and projects on handling and recycling spent fuel rods in nuclear power sector.

Mr. Duong Quang Thanh introduced the past process and future orientation of EVN development. Regarding Ninh Thuan 2 NPP, Mr. Thanh said, EVN has decided to invest in the project on the basis of the regulations of Vietnam’s Law, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and international experiences as well.

The EVN Chairman  also hoped AREVA to co-ordinate and support EVN in training staffs on NPP management,  operation, as well as sharing and exchanging experiences on this area,  besides the investments to other energy projects of EVN.

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