Russia to build first nuclear power plant in Jordan


27-12-2014 11:40 AM

Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Russia Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a draft agreement to construct the first nuclear power plant in Jordan.

The power plant is planned to house two nuclear reactors with a capacity of 1000MW each. The first one is expected to be operational in 2024, and the second in 2026.

RT TV network reported the agreement as reading: "The construction and operation of nuclear power plants will be financed with investments attracted in the markets of Russia, Jordan and third countries."

Tender for the construction of the plant in Jordan was announced in 2011.

Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom was named hte preferred bidder in October 2013.

The draft is 'in agreement with Russia's international liabilities and in line with Russia laws', reported Russian news agency ITAR TASS.

Further talks on the agreement will be held by Rosatom and the Russian Foreign Ministry with Jordan.

The Russian government expects the agreement to boost Russia's nuclear industry by opening up gateways for long-term orders.

*EBR




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