We want our own nuclear energy now, says Mantashe

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The minister called on the US to give South Africa rights to develop nuclear energy

Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.South Africa imports nuclear fuel components from the US and France for its Koeberg power station. Nations procuring such material from the US enter into agreements with that country.

He said the uranium would be used for fuel instead of having to import it from other countries, adding that the fuel would not be used for military technology. “We want to use it for energy, because we have it.” Mantashe said despite the conditions set by the US, South Africa will proceed with the development of new nuclear power plants, aimed at adding 2 500 megawatts of generation capacity alongside Koeberg.He added that the country would not repeat past mistakes.

Delegates at this week’s Energy Indaba lobbied for nuclear power and gas as the primary clean solutions for South Africa’s energy crisis. They argued that nuclear power is the cheapest, safest and most reliable option for the country’s transition. Spring Lights Gas chief executive Mzi Tyhokolo said South Africa must be unapologetic about its plans to support gas and nuclear technologies because of their ability to provide baseload.

 

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