Vietnam was back in time to build the first nuclear power

In order to improve safety requirements, the time to build the first nuclear power plant in Ninh Thuan will be delayed for several more years, instead of expected in 2014.

Talking to the PV, Minister Nguyen Quan said: "This year, it is impossible to start construction of Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant under the National Assembly Resolution. This time can be delayed at least 2-3 more years and Government. The government will report to the National Assembly. "

Model of Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant (Photo: Tien Dung)

Regarding the roadmap, according to Minister Nguyen Quan, at the end of this year, Vietnam will assess the feasibility report and select the technology plan, determine the construction site of the plant, make bidding documents designed so that after 2015, Bidding. Next is the bidding for construction investment and construction, acceptance and start-up of the factory.

"Because of improving safety requirements, progress has to be slower than expected, it may take up to 2025 new units to go into operation," Quan said.

Before the decision, many atomic experts said that the first time to build up Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant will help Vietnam have more time to prepare all aspects very carefully, especially digging problems. create human resources.

During a visit to Vietnam earlier this month, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano said that it is common for the construction of the first nuclear power plant to take 10-15 years from the time of the up plan. However, time is not the main issue, but Vietnam needs to be prepared carefully.

"Vietnam should not be too hasty, rushing, because this is a big project with a new country developing nuclear power," said Yukiya Amano.

Vietnam plans to build the first two nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan, with Russian help. The second factory will be built by Japan. In the initial plan, Ninh Thuan 1 built in 2014 and started operation in 2020.