Pakistan to buy two nuclear power plants from China?

[Drone(PREDATOR)]

Because they aren't "puppet".

Yaa its true that he is not puppet(because he is not anti-pakistan)

 

[hawx]

Beijing: Beijing on Monday said it was unaware of a Chinese company’s plans to build two more nuclear power plants in Pakistan apart from the ones it has built there.
“I have not heard about that and have no information to provide,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said in reply to a question about reports that Pakistan was buying two nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts for its Karachi Nuclear Power Plant-2 (Kanupp-2) and Kanupp-3 from the China National Nuclear Corporation.
“May be you have more information than I have,” he said. It was difficult to determine if the foreign ministry’s response meant that China was indeed not involved in any sales talks for selling additional sets of nuclear power plants to Pakistan. Chinese officials have denied sales of nuclear plants and material to Pakistan in the past and later confirmed such reports after some time.
Liu said China’s past investments in nuclear power in Pakistan have been conducted in the light of international regulations and with the International Atomic Research Agency’s approval.

 

[somebozo]

you never know..China Pak relations are usually out of Ministerial right to know!

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

lol ... nice one too bad

Pakistan to buy two nuclear power plants from China – The Express Tribune

SLAMABAD:

Pakistan has planned to purchase two nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts from China, which will be utilised for setting up Karachi Nuclear Power Plant-2 (Kanupp-2) and Kanupp-3 and help mitigate the energy crisis.

According to documents available with The Express Tribune, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) are likely to enter into an agreement to conduct a joint study to finalise design modifications, which would enable Pakistan to acquire two nuclear power plants, each having power generation capacity of 1,000 megawatts.

After completion of this project, a contract for establishing Kanupp-2 and Kanupp-3 will be negotiated.

The Planning Commission has said CNNC may be asked to grant intellectual property rights for the existing 1,000-megawatt plant and suggest steps which could help Pakistan avoid violation of property rights.

China has three state-owned corporations, which can own and operate nuclear power plants, including China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), China Guangdong Nuclear Power Holding Company (CGNPC) and China Power Investment Corporation (CPIC).

CGNPC currently operates four nuclear power plants of 3,758 megawatts in China and also involved in 16 other projects having capacity of 25,000 megawatts, which are under construction. The company’s focus has been on three-loop 1,000-megawatt plants.

The Planning Commission also questioned whether PAEC had approached the three nuclear power plant developers in order to ensure fair competition in offering the plants. “Moreover comparison of intellectual property rights of other nuclear power plant vendors may also be brought out,” the commission said.

In an attempt to increase power generation capacity, the government focuses on developing nuclear energy on a relatively bigger scale. Accordingly, the Energy Security Action Plan has envisaged increasing the share of nuclear power by installing 8,800-megawatt nuclear power plants by 2030.

The import of nuclear power plants will lead to electricity generation at cheaper rates compared to the thermal source, contributing to tackling the power crisis. About a month ago, power shortages reached their peak at around 8,000 to 8,500 megawatts, forcing long hours of outages across the country.

The load-shedding has disrupted industrial activity, denting overall economic growth of the country, which stood at 2.4 per cent last fiscal year.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 11th, 2011.
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[hawx]

lol ... nice one too bad

Pakistan to buy two nuclear power plants from China – The Express Tribune

SLAMABAD:

Pakistan has planned to purchase two nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts from China, which will be utilised for setting up Karachi Nuclear Power Plant-2 (Kanupp-2) and Kanupp-3 and help mitigate the energy crisis.

According to documents available with The Express Tribune, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) are likely to enter into an agreement to conduct a joint study to finalise design modifications, which would enable Pakistan to acquire two nuclear power plants, each having power generation capacity of 1,000 megawatts.

After completion of this project, a contract for establishing Kanupp-2 and Kanupp-3 will be negotiated.

The Planning Commission has said CNNC may be asked to grant intellectual property rights for the existing 1,000-megawatt plant and suggest steps which could help Pakistan avoid violation of property rights.

China has three state-owned corporations, which can own and operate nuclear power plants, including China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), China Guangdong Nuclear Power Holding Company (CGNPC) and China Power Investment Corporation (CPIC).

CGNPC currently operates four nuclear power plants of 3,758 megawatts in China and also involved in 16 other projects having capacity of 25,000 megawatts, which are under construction. The company’s focus has been on three-loop 1,000-megawatt plants.

The Planning Commission also questioned whether PAEC had approached the three nuclear power plant developers in order to ensure fair competition in offering the plants. “Moreover comparison of intellectual property rights of other nuclear power plant vendors may also be brought out,” the commission said.

In an attempt to increase power generation capacity, the government focuses on developing nuclear energy on a relatively bigger scale. Accordingly, the Energy Security Action Plan has envisaged increasing the share of nuclear power by installing 8,800-megawatt nuclear power plants by 2030.

The import of nuclear power plants will lead to electricity generation at cheaper rates compared to the thermal source, contributing to tackling the power crisis. About a month ago, power shortages reached their peak at around 8,000 to 8,500 megawatts, forcing long hours of outages across the country.

The load-shedding has disrupted industrial activity, denting overall economic growth of the country, which stood at 2.4 per cent last fiscal year.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 11th, 2011.
Read more: paknukes

too bad ? apply some brain first !

when they ask chinese government about this deal,they say they have no idea !

“I have not heard about that and have no information to provide,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said in reply to a question about reports that Pakistan was buying two nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts for its Karachi Nuclear Power Plant-2 (Kanupp-2) and Kanupp-3 from the China National Nuclear Corporation.

 

[Lankan Ranger]

lol ... nice one too bad

Mate, here is the report

China expresses surprise over reports of nuke sales to Pakistan

Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday it was unaware of any move by a Chinese company to build nuclear plants in Pakistan. A ministry spokesman said he had no information about China helping Pakistan to build two more nuclear power plants apart from the ones it already has built.

"I haven't heard about that and have no information to provide," the spokesman Liu Weimin said in reply to a question about reports that Pakistan was buying two nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts from China for its Karachi Nuclear Power Plant-2 ( Kanupp-2) and Kanupp-3 from the China National Nuclear Corporation.

"May be you have more information than I have," he said. It was difficult to determine if the foreign ministry's response meant that China was indeed not involved in any sales talks for selling additional sets of nuclear power plants to Pakistan. Chinese officials have denied sales of nuclear plants and material to Pakistan in the past, and later confirmed such reports after a period of time.

Liu said China's past investments in nuclear power in Pakistan have been conducted in the light of international regulations, and with the approval of the International Atomic Research Agency.

China expresses surprise over reports of nuke sales to Pakistan - The Times of India

China surprised over news of sale of N-plants to Pakistan

China on Monday expressed surprise over a report claiming that Pakistan plans to buy two Chinese-made 1000 MW nuclear reactors for installation at Karachi.

"May be you have more information than I (do). For example, to build two nuclear plants in Karachi? I haven’t heard about that and have no information to provide," Liu Weimin, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, told a media briefing here.

He was responding to a question on a media report from Pakistan that Islamabad plans to buy two nuclear power plants with 2000 MW capacity to be installed at the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant complex to address the country’s energy crisis.

Pakistan newspaper Express Tribune reported on November 11 that according to documents available with it, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) are "likely to enter into an agreement to conduct a joint study to finalise design modifications, which would enable Pakistan to acquire two nuclear power plants, each having power generation capacity of 1,000 MW".

Instead Liu referred to China-Pakistan cooperation in building nuclear reactors at Chashma in Pakistan's Punjab province.

"May be you are also interested in Chashma Nuclear plant which we have also given explanation from this podium (in the past). China and Pakistan's cooperation in this regard is under the supervision of IAEA. Our cooperation is transparent and also abide by relevant international regulations," he said.

China initially built two nuclear power plants with capacity of around 300 MW at Chashma and is building two more reactors apparently of about 340 MW there.

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[Lankan Ranger]

lol ... nice one too bad

From DAWN news

Spokesman for China’s foreign ministry Liu Weimin said at a regular press conference that China had made its position clear on cooperating with Pakistan on Chashma Power plant.

Liu further said the Sino-Pak cooperation in that regard was under the supervision of International Automatic Energy Agency (IAEA). The cooperation is abided by international regulations, he added.

In response to a specific question about provision of two nuclear power plants for the port city of Karachi, Liu said “I haven’t heard anything about that and have no information to provide.”

Sino-Pak nuclear cooperation remains transparent: China | World | DAWN.COM

China urges IAEA to ensure global nuclear safety

China on Tuesday urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to further strengthen its leading role in enhancing global nuclear safety and promoting relevant international cooperation.

Wang Min, Chinese deputy representative to the United Nations, made the remarks at an open meeting of the 66th session of UN General Assembly on the IAEA report.

IAEA shoulders important responsibilities in promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy and preventing nuclear proliferation, Wang said, adding that it needs to further summarize experiences and lessons of the Fukushima nuclear accident, assisting member states to enhance nuclear safety and emergency response capabilities.

Wang urged the IAEA to "increase technical assistance to developing countries, improve newcomer's national nuclear infrastructure and promote the safe, secure and sustainable development of nuclear energy."

The IAEA was also asked to strengthen nuclear safeguards regime, effectively prevent nuclear proliferation, and maintain an objective and impartial stand on sensitive and hot nuclear issues.

China has always adhered to the principle of "safety first", he said. "China has established a rather comprehensive legal and standards system on nuclear safety, put in place an independent and effective supervision and regulatory framework, set up a comprehensive emergency response mechanism, and keep a good safety record in general."

China has decided to contribute 200,000 U.S. dollars to the Nuclear Security Fund of the IAEA for the purpose of enhancing nuclear security capability of the Asia-Pacific Region, Wang added.

China urges IAEA to ensure global nuclear safety

 

[Roybot]

China probably wanted to keep it hushed up.

 

[SBD-3]

Very logical......

According to documents available with The Express Tribune, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) are likely to enter into an agreement to conduct a joint study to finalise design modifications, which would enable Pakistan to acquire two nuclear power plants, each having power generation capacity of 1,000 megawatts.

There is nothing concerete yet, so Chinese FM is correct in his openion that the decision is yet to enter into prelimnary stage. But whats interesting is the Indian media has shown significant interest in the news.....just wondering

 

[HAIDER]

Pakistan intends to buy from China two 1,000-megawatt atomic energy stations to help address national power demands, the Express Tribune reported last week

China National Nuclear and the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission would move under a probable agreement to cooperatively settle related planning details, obtained records indicate. The sides would then draw up terms for construction of the two facilities, referred to as Karachi Nuclear Power Plant 2 and Karachi Nuclear Power Plant 3 (Zafar Bhutta, Express Tribune, Nov. 11).

A Chinese Foreign Ministry representative said on Monday he had no knowledge of such a plan, Times of India reported.

"May be you have more information than I have," said Liu Weimin, the ministry official. Beijing has previously disavowed knowledge of atomic dealings with Pakistan, only to disclose them later, according to the Times (Saibal Dasgupta, Times of India, Nov. 14).

 

[regular]

Excellent! news if it happens like that....

 

[mjnaushad]

Good news but source as per rules....


EDIT: Ohh its seems like TOI

 

[true_indian]

Actually China would have to get permission from NSG for new reactor development in Pakistan. NSG only approved chasma-3 and Chasma-4 because China claimed they are part of previous agreement. Otherwise, nuclear trade is not like car trade.

 

[shuntmaster]

China expresses surprise over reports of nuke sales to Pakistan

BEIJING: The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday it was unaware of any move by a Chinese company to build nuclear plants in Pakistan. A ministry spokesman said he had no information about China helping Pakistan to build two more nuclear power plants apart from the ones it already has built.

"I haven't heard about that and have no information to provide," the spokesman Liu Weimin said in reply to a question about reports that Pakistan was buying two nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts from China for its Karachi Nuclear Power Plant-2 ( Kanupp-2) and Kanupp-3 from the China National Nuclear Corporation.

"May be you have more information than I have," he said. It was difficult to determine if the foreign ministry's response meant that China was indeed not involved in any sales talks for selling additional sets of nuclear power plants to Pakistan. Chinese officials have denied sales of nuclear plants and material to Pakistan in the past, and later confirmed such reports after a period of time.

Liu said China's past investments in nuclear power in Pakistan have been conducted in the light of international regulations, and with the approval of the International Atomic Research Agency.

Talking about the border situation between India and China, he said "We also believe that the resolution cannot be achieved over night. It takes time". Both countries must maintain tranquillity on the border, and not allow the happenings along the border to affect the quality of overall relationship between the two nations, he said.

 

[Donatello]

Actually China would have to get permission from NSG for new reactor development in Pakistan. NSG only approved chasma-3 and Chasma-4 because China claimed they are part of previous agreement. Otherwise, nuclear trade is not like car trade.

Mr American and Mr Indian,

Pakistan and China need permission from no one. Like they did with military nuclear program, so can they do it for civilian nuclear power.