Guinea and Russia are exploring the possible deployment of floating nuclear power units to increase the electricity supply to the West African nation. “Floating power units are currently under construction to supply power to one of the largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world. Image Source: RosatomThe memoranda cover training and education in the field of nuclear energy, assessment and development of nuclear infrastructure and promoting positive public opinion about nuclear energy. And in May, Rosatom, held a presentation of small land-based and floating nuclear power plants during Africa Nuclear Business Platform 2024 in Accra. Of InterestRosatom in peaceful nuclear energy agreement with AfricaWork on Egypt’s first nuclear power plant ongoingRosatom is also involved in constructing Egypt’s first nuclear power plant (NPP).

Source: The North Africa Journal June 12, 2024 19:01 UTC