Iran signs MOU with China to cooperate in Chinese construction of two nuclear reactors at Chabahar

[Daneshmand]

TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi in a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing explored avenues for reinvigorating and bolstering mutual cooperation.

During the meeting in the Chinese capital on Thursday, Salehi and Wang underlined the need for the further expansion of bilateral ties, specially in the field of nuclear cooperation.

The Chinese foreign minister conveyed to Salehi an invitation letter for his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit Beijing soon.

Salehi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning for an official three-day visit.

Salehi met Chairman of China's Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) Xu Dazhe on Wednesday evening.

During the meeting, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on nuclear cooperation.

Salehi also visited the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) and some other Chinese institutions which are active in field of peaceful nuclear programs.

The AEOI is willing to develop cooperation with Chinese Atomic Energy Authority on construction of small new power plant with the capacity of 100 megawatts with cost-effective expenses in light of the capability to generate electricity for limited area, produce industrial steam plant and desalinate water.

In relevant remarks on Wednesday, Salehi said Tehran was conducting negotiations with Beijing to construct two 100-MW nuclear power plants.

"We are in talks with the Chinese over the construction of two 100-MW power plants," Salehi said, addressing AEOI staff in Tehran.

He also referred to the contract signed with Russia on building two other nuclear power plants, and said, "God willing, the construction work will start this year."

Salehi expressed the hope that 4 new nuclear power plants would start workshop operations in the next 3 to 4 years in Iran as well.

He also referred to Tehran's achievements in nuclear talks with the world powers, and said, "They failed to materialize all their objectives, at least in technical aspects."
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[[Bregs]]

Great going Iran

 

[Daneshmand]

These are going to be ACP-100 environmentally friendly, safe multi-purpose reactors each of which produce 100 to 150 MW of electricity as well desalinating water and providing district heating for industrial purposes: https://www.iaea.org/INPRO/3rd_Dialogue_Forum/10a.Sun-Multipurpose-Reactor-in-China.pdf

Another benefit of these Small Modular Reactor (SMR) is their scalability. They are pretty much like batteries which can be bundled together to provide larger amounts of power. Their variants can also be used on ships, rigs and submarines to provide propulsion power or for marine power generation: Small modular reactor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Another advantage of these reactors is that they are built underground so in theory atleast they are to be safer. They are pretty much new designs and IAEA is still reviewing their safety: IAEA safety review for Chinese small reactor

The design incorporates passive safety features and will be installed underground. Its 310 MWt pressurized water reactor produces about 100 to 150 MWe, and power plants comprising two to eight of these are envisaged, with 60-year design life and 24-month refueling. The reactor can also be used for desalination, as well as industrial and district heat applications. The design could also be used on a floating nuclear power plant.

 

[Daneshmand]

China's ACP-100 compared to stages of development of other competing designs internationally (note that ACP-100 is the only new design nearly ready for deployment):

 

[Arminkh]

This is great. Soon Iran Balouchestan will become one of the thriving parts of Iran.

 

[Daneshmand]

This is great. Soon Iran Balouchestan will become one of the thriving parts of Iran.

Indeed. Power, industrial heat and quarter of a billion liters of fresh water per day. Hopefully Chabahar will become a major international port with a huge industrial capacity.

 

[The Last of us]

We also badly need to bring in water into central parts of Iran. Creating artificial lakes etc. Turn waste lands into arable land. Desertification is a rising problem and I think it is the major reason why these desalination units are being installed.

 

[Arminkh]

We also badly need to bring in water into central parts of Iran. Creating artificial lakes etc. Turn waste lands into arable land. Desertification is a rising problem and I think it is the major reason why these desalination units are being installed.

There was talks of a mega project of having something like Panama canal to connect Persian Gulf to Caspian. Any words on that?

Iran reconsiders Caspian-Gulf water canal plan - AzerNews

 

[Daneshmand]

And guess who is butthurt: Iran in Talks with China to Build New Nuclear Sites

 

[Arminkh]

And guess who is butthurt: Iran in Talks with China to Build New Nuclear Sites

Lol. This is even more ridiculous:

Call Senator Booker

 

[Daneshmand]

Lol. This is even more ridiculous:

Call Senator Booker

They should really now update that site with these additional nuclear power plants being built by Russia and China eg. the Chabahar nuclear power and desalination plant.

Let's hope Iran emerges as a major economic power and then we shall see with these as well. Some Lilliputian states had started to punch above their weight for way too long now.

 

[Arminkh]

They should really now update that site with these additional nuclear power plants being built by Russia and China eg. the Chabahar nuclear power and desalination plant.

Let's hope Iran emerges as a major economic power and then we shall see with these as well. Some Lilliputian states had started to punch above their weight for way too long now.

Well said. This train has left the station but some of them still don't understand.

This is a nice interview if you have time to hear it:

Chomsky: 'What Exactly Is the Threat of Iran?' | Al Jazeera America

 

[Daneshmand]

Well said. This train has left the station but some of them still don't understand.

This is a nice interview if you have time to hear it:

Chomsky: 'What Exactly Is the Threat of Iran?' | Al Jazeera America

Indeed. I watched the interview. Dr Chomsky makes an excellent point. Thank you for the link!

 

[Siavash]

There was talks of a mega project of having something like Panama canal to connect Persian Gulf to Caspian. Any words on that?

Iran reconsiders Caspian-Gulf water canal plan - AzerNews

Finally we can see how Caspian Sea, bottom looks like! Just like Orumieh lake!

 

[Arminkh]

Finally we can see how Caspian Sea, bottom looks like! Just like Orumieh lake!

Lol! that won't happen my friend. take a look at the massive rivers that flow into it. We actually have issue with raising water level there.