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Article: Atomic Power Growth.(International Atomic Energy Agency)
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- APS Diplomat News Service
- Article date:
- June 11, 2007
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IAEA officials say the largest growth in nuclear power is likely to occur in China, India, Russia, the US and South Africa, with Argentina, Finland and France following close behind. The US has 103 operating plants, more than any other country, and up to 31 additional plants are under consideration or have begun the regulatory process. But other nations are following close behind.
Oil-rich Nigeria and Indonesia are preparing to build nuclear power plants. Belorussia and Vietnam have approached the IAEA for advice. Algeria signed a deal with Russia in January on possible nuclear co-operation. Algeria expected to sign an agreement with the US on June 9 for nuclear ...