The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) and the Kazakhstan Atomic Energy
Committee have signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for
an agreement on research into high-temperature gas cooled reactors
(HTRs).
The Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF) said the memorandum was signed in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 9 June 2008.
JAIF said yesterday that Kazakhstan's plans for domestic nuclear generation include large 1,000-megawatt (MW) light-water reactors (LWRs) for use in the southern part of the country and medium LWRs in the 300-MW class for use in the western part.
The country also plans small co-generation reactors with an electric generating capacity in the 50-MW class for use in regional cities.
HTRs are favoured for the co-generation category said JAIF, adding that "hopes are high" for the application of Japanese HTR technology.
Related reports in the NucNet database (available to subscribers)
Kazatomprom Signs Nuclear Fuel Agreement With Japanese Companies (News No. 263, 26 December 2007)
Russia Plans To Help Build First Unit In Kazakhstan (World Nuclear Review No. 19, 23 May 2008)
